Mill Creek Campground
Expected to open May 22, 2026, conditions permitting. Currently closed for the season. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations.
From Recreation.gov
Reservations are not available for this site. This campground is managed and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). All campsites at this campground are available on a first-come first-served basis. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. In the Bucks Lake Area, reservations can be made for Whitehorse and Hutchins Campgrounds on [www.recreation.gov][1], or Haskins Valley Campground, owned and operated by PG&E, at [https://recreation.pge.com/reservation/camping/?parent_idno=103&showsites=y][2]. For more information on other sites that can be reserved on the Plumas National Forest please visit [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas/recreation/camping-cabins][3]. [1]: http://www.recreation.gov [2]: https://recreation.pge.com/reservation/camping/?parent_idno=103&showsites=y [3]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas/recreation/camping-cabins
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…
About
Mill Creek Campground is a small, intimate lakefront campground on the shore of Bucks Lake in Plumas National Forest. Situated at 5,500 feet elevation in the northern Sierra Nevada, the campground offers 10 sites, including two walk-in sites ideal for tent campers. All sites are available first-come, first-served and include bear boxes for food storage. The campground is operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Company. The Mill Creek Trail begins at the northern end of the campground, providing direct hiking access into the Bucks Lake Wilderness. Bucks Lake offers excellent fishing for rainbow and brown trout, as well as swimming, waterskiing, and windsurfing. A boat launch, dock, and day-use facilities are available at nearby Sandy Point. The Bucks Lake area has experienced moderate burn damage from past fires. Bears are active in the area and all food must be stored in the provided bear boxes. Cell phone service is unreliable.
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.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| recinfo@pge.com | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 283-0555 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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