Mill Creek Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Reservations are not currently available. The campground typically operates seasonally from late spring through fall.
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest. The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
About
Mill Creek Campground is a small, intimate campground situated directly on the shore of Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains of Plumas National Forest. At 5,500 feet elevation, the campground offers 10 sites total, with two walk-in sites ideal for tent campers. All sites are located right on the lakeshore providing easy access to water activities. The campground is managed by American Land & Leisure as a concessionaire for PG&E and the USFS. Each site includes a fire ring, picnic table, and bear-proof food storage locker. Facilities include vault toilets and drinking water. The sites accommodate tents and small trailers, though space is limited for larger RVs. Popular activities include swimming, fishing, and boating on Bucks Lake, with a boat launch nearby at Sandy Point Day Use Area. The Mill Creek Trail departs directly from the campground, providing access to the Bucks Lake Wilderness for hiking and backpacking. The greater Bucks Lake area offers additional trails including access to the Pacific Crest Trail at Bucks Summit.
Directions
From Quincy, go west on County Road 414 to the intersection with Bucklin Road. Turn right on Bucklin Road and travel approximately 5 miles to Mill Creek Campground. From Oroville, go east on County Road 414 to the intersection with Bucklin Road. Turn left on Bucklin Road and travel approximately 5 miles to Mill Creek Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $31 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| recinfo@pge.com | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 927-7878 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
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