POKER FLAT OHV CAMP
Seasonal access typically June through September, depending on snow conditions. First-come, first-served with no reservations required.
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
Poker Flat OHV Camp is a rustic Forest Service campground located in the Northern Sierra Nevada mountains of California, near the historic gold rush town site of Poker Flat. In the 1850s, Poker Flat was a booming mining settlement that produced $700,000 in gold monthly and inspired Bret Harte's famous short story 'The Outcasts of Poker Flat.' The campground is accessible via the Poker Flat OHV Trail, a 29-mile route from Downieville that takes approximately 6 hours to traverse. The trail requires a high-clearance 4x4 vehicle with skid plates, as the route is narrow and steep with loose rocks. Stock vehicles and passenger cars are not recommended. This primitive camp provides a launching point for OHV exploration in the surrounding national forest. The area offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, and experiencing the historic mining landscapes of the Gold Country region.
Directions
From Downieville, head west 0.3 miles and turn right on the graded dirt road marked to Poker Flat. Follow La Porte signs. The approximately 29-mile route via Forest Road 25-29 requires high-clearance 4x4 vehicle and takes about 6 hours.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | — |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 288-3231 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Tahoe NF Poker Flat OHV Trail |
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