Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)
Mill Creek campground is located at Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding.
More like this: reservable in California · pets allowed in California
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 10 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
10 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | People / vehicles |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 011 | 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 |
There are 11 total campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, standard non-electric sites. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table and food storage lockers. There are vault toilets and drinking water is available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.9138° N, 121.1881° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 35.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Mike Friend RVs ↗ | 37.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Camping at Mill Creek campground. A great camp for your next adventure.
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miHutchins Campground0.2 mi trail
- 1.2 miRight Hand Branch Mill Creek ↗4.8 mi trail
- 2.7 miGranite Gap0.9 mi trail
- 2.9 miMill Creek ↗9 mi trail
- 3.1 miRock Lake Spur0.1 mi trail
- 3.2 miSpanish Peak0.4 mi trail
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 Bucks Lake Wilderness, which overlaps Plumas National Forest.
- inBucks Lake Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 23,578 acres
- inPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
- 8.9 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
Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, this 11 site campground is settled along Bucks Lake providing easy access to water activites.
Recreation
The greater Bucks Lake area provides ample recreation opportunities for fishing, boating and hiking. The boat ramp at Shady Point provides several activies: a boat dock to launch boats, showers, and day use picnicking. In addition to the hiking trail that starts in the north part of the Mill Creek Campground, several trails are only a short drive away. Bucks Summit is a great way to access the PCT or the Bucks Summit Loop Trail.
Guidebooks for California
We earn a small commission if you buy through these links. It does not change what we list.
Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)?
Sites at Mill Creek Campground (Plumas) are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Mill Creek Campground (Plumas) have?
11 sites, including 10 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)?
Mill Creek Campground (Plumas) is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mill Creek Campground (Plumas). Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)?
The greater Bucks Lake area provides ample recreation opportunities for fishing, boating and hiking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Mill Creek Campground (Plumas) is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sundew Campground (1.2 mi), Bucks Lake Recreation Area (1.6 mi, first-come), and Lower Bucks Campground (1.6 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby