California / Plumas County / Plumas National Forest

Mill Creek Campground

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Reservations are not currently available. The campground typically operates seasonally from late spring through fall.

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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