Wild Plum Campground Tahoe National Forest California

Sierra CIty, California 96125
530 862-1368

Lat / Long:

39.56639, -120.59917

Wild Plum campground has 47 campsites and is located next to Haypress Creek in the North Yuba River of the Tahoe National Forest. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (18 to 34 feet).  The two lower loops (1-19) have paved access and are much nicer for larger RV’s. The upper loop is gravel road and and best suited for tent camping (although a few sites would take RVs). There is no site #5.

Campground amenities include drinking water, vault toilets and trash collection. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring/grill and food storage locker. Firewood is also available for sale from the camp host. Cell service is not available.

Other campgrounds in the area include Chapman Creek, Lakes Basin, Salmon Creek, Sardine Lake and Yuba Pass.

Wild Plum – Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation includes fishing hunting, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Wild Plum campground is also located just one mile from the scenic and historic town of Sierra City.

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Best Campsites

19, 26

Regions

• Creek
• Mountains
• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Northern California
• Sierra Nevada

Campsite Types

• ADA
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Comfort Station
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Creek
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Hunting
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing