Wild Plum Campground
Description
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Biking
Bikers will find Tahoe to be a mountain biking paradise, with rough roads and unforgettable views. The Downieville ranger distr...Read more
Boating
There are hundreds of lakes and many reservoirs within this forest, making motorized and non-motorized boating a go-to acti...Read more
Fishing
There are huge reservoirs, alpine lakes, rushing rivers, small pools, and everything in between, making this an excellent place...Read more
Hiking
Hikers searching for incredible views won’t leave disappointed: there are over 500 miles of trails, including the PCT. You can ...Read more
Horseback riding
If you have a horse, bring that fella over to these trails , and if you don’t, there are many local outfitters who can set you...Read more
Paddling
Kayakers and canoers have plenty of opportunities to row their little boats in the lakes, reservoirs, and streams of this nat...Read more
Wind sports
Nothing beats that fresh mountain air blowing through your hair! Boca Reservoir, Jackson Meadow Reservoir, Stampede Reservoir, ...Read more
Off-roading (OHV)
Looking to take a spin in your off highway vehicle? The Little Truckee Summit trail has gentle slopes and Prosser Hill is an ea...Read more
Climbing
There isn’t much information about climbing, but Donner Summer has traditional and sport climbing areas to challenge all skill ...Read more
Snow sports
What better way to enjoy the wintertime than to go to Tahoe? Tahoe National Forest offers backcountry wilderness for you to exp...Read more
Swimming
There’s no shortage of swimming here: you’re welcome to splash in lakes, reservoirs, streams, rivers, and swimming holes under ...Read more
Whitewater paddling
If motor boats aren’t your thing, step up your game with a whitewater trip. The Yuba River and the American River offer amazing...Read more
Wildlife watching
Wildlife watchers won’t be disappointed with Tahoe National Forest. The wetland areas are great places for birding, especially ...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Wild Plum Campground.
11 Reviews
Great campground on the edge of cute gold rush town, Sierra City. Situated about 5,000 foot level in the Sierras. Some great sites along the creek with wonderful views. Vault toilets, no showers. Potable water available. Camp host on site. No cell phone coverage at campsite so you'll need to head to the local country store in town for free wifi. If you need a little luxury while there, check out Harrington's resort in town for very nice dinners. Great hike about a 2 mile loop out of the campground with perfect resting spot by huge boulders at half-way point for a snack and rest. Great for younger kids.
Small and charming. Right on the river.
We stayed here a couple of weeks ago, love the campground, the river runs along many of the sites, and there is a nice beach and swimming area near site #1. We showed up without reservations hoping that since school started they would have an open space, just barely, we took the last one and that was first thing Friday Morning. It's a popular campground so book your reservations at www.recreation.gov. There are a lot of good sites to pick, we have our favorites, but depending on whether you want a quiet tucked back site, an open site by the river, or share space with fellow campers, the campground has what your looking for. And Pete the campground host was very helpful and welcoming.
- Park
- Tahoe National Forest
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Phone Number
- (530)478-6253
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
- View Website
- Coordinates
- 39.567° N, 120.602° W
- Unknown price
- Tent Only: 24 Sites (Up to 6 people per site)
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer: 23 Sites (Up to 6 people per site)