Potato Patch Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground typically operates mid-April through October, though dates may shift based on weather conditions. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Payment of $14 per night is required upon arrival.
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 12:24AM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...High temperatures of 101 to 107 and low temperatures of 65 to 80 expected, with Moderate to Major HeatRisk. * WHERE...The Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, Foothills, Coast Range, and Sierra north of Highway 50. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...ot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hot temperatures continue today, with areas of Major HeatRisk. Hottest temperatures and warmest overnight lows expected in the northern Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills thermal belts.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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.…
About
Potato Patch Campground is a developed Forest Service campground nestled in the pines and firs along Deer Creek in Lassen National Forest. At 3,400 feet elevation, it provides a refreshing escape from the heat of California's Central Valley. The campground features 32 designated sites, some of which accommodate RVs and others that are ADA accessible. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Vault toilets and potable water from faucets are available throughout the campground. Deer Creek runs alongside the campground and offers excellent trout fishing, though special fishing regulations apply to the creek. The campground enforces a maximum of 8 people and 2 vehicles per site, with very limited overflow parking. Pets are welcome but must remain leashed. Quiet hours run from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and off-highway vehicles and fireworks are prohibited.
Directions
From Chico, travel east on Highway 32 for approximately 43 miles to the campground.
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 | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 258-2141 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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