Gansner Bar Campground
Gansner Bar Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. The campground is very popular. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 14 |
Site guide
14 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|
| 001 | 8 / 1 | Yes |
| 002 | 8 / 1 | |
| 003 | 8 / 1 | |
| 004 | 8 / 1 | |
| 005 | 8 / 1 | |
| 006 | 8 / 1 | |
| 007 | 8 / 1 | |
| 008 | 8 / 1 | |
| 009 | 8 / 1 | |
| 010 | 8 / 1 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Gansner Bar campground offers several single-family campsites that accommodate both tent and RV camping, however hookups are not available. Each site is equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. A full-service store, gas and phone service is available less than 10 miles away.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Plumas National Forest |
| Booking | To reserve a site please visit recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 40.0199° N, 121.2231° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Underburn Drake Unit 7 & 9 Rx
47 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Understory Drake Unit 6 8 &10 Rx
47 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 37.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Mike Friend RVs ↗ | 38.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 39.8 mi |
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Gansner Bar Campground - Plumas National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
- 13 miCanyon Dam Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
- 13.7 miAlmanor Picnic ↗Day use
- 14.1 miAlmanor Beach ↗Swimming
- 14.1 miAlmanor Boat Launch ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 1.3 miYellow Creek1.6 mi trail
- 1.7 miIndian Springs1.2 mi trail
- 2.9 miBen Lomond4.2 mi trail
- 3.1 miPCT/Three Lakes Tie0.3 mi trail
- 3.4 miThree Lakes0.9 mi trail
- 3.6 miBelden3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Plumas National Forest.
- inPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
- 1.3 miBucks Lake Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 23,578 acres
- 2.3 miLassen National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,488,712 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Natural features
This campground is located in the Plumas National Forest, which is attractive to outdoor enthusiasts because of its many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows, and lofty peaks. Gansner Bar is in the Feather River Canyon, at an elevation of 2,000 feet.
Recreation
Anglers enjoy a healthy supply of rainbow trout in the nearby Feather River, which is within walking distance from the campground. The river and nearby Gansner Bar are also popular for swimming and wading activities.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Gansner Bar Campground?
Sites at Gansner Bar Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. To reserve a site please visit recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Gansner Bar Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Gansner Bar Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Gansner Bar Campground have?
14 sites, including 14 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Gansner Bar Campground?
Gansner Bar Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Gansner Bar Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Gansner Bar Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Gansner Bar Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
What is there to do at Gansner Bar Campground?
Anglers enjoy a healthy supply of rainbow trout in the nearby Feather River, which is within walking distance from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Gansner Bar Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are North Fork Campground (Plumas) (1.4 mi), Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) (1.8 mi), and Silver Lake Campground (6.3 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby