U.S. Forest Service · Plumas National Forest · California

Deanes Valley Family CG Plumas NF

Located in a mixed connifer forest, this campground offers solitude and easy access to the backcountry trails on the Plumas National Forest. All 8 campsites are first come/ first serve.

Open nowPartly reservable11 sitesNo hookupsPets ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

More like this: first-come in California · reservable in California · pets allowed in California

Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Site mix

Standard, no hookups7
Host/management4
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

7 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
01PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
02PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
03PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
04PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
05PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
06PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
07PartialNo / –8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
  • Each campsite as a fire ring, food storage box, and picnic table
  • One vault toilet is located on site
  • Bring your own water, there is no potable water available
  • Take your trash home with you, there are no trash facilities
  • You must provide your own firewood

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestPlumas National Forest
Booking7 sites. No reservations.

Plumas National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Deanes Valley Family CG Plumas NF30°40°50°60°70°January: 7.65 inches of precipitation, 5.8 inches of snowFebruary: 7.59 inches of precipitation, 7.6 inches of snowMarch: 6.66 inches of precipitation, 5.4 inches of snowApril: 3.14 inches of precipitation, 1.6 inches of snowMay: 1.94 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.71 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.10 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.14 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.42 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 1.94 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 4.06 inches of precipitation, 1.7 inches of snowDecember: 7.32 inches of precipitation, 6.2 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 34.5°F averageFebruary: 38.0°F averageMarch: 42.6°F averageApril: 47.1°F averageMay: 54.7°F averageJune: 61.8°F averageJuly: 68.3°F averageAugust: 66.6°F averageSeptember: 61.1°F averageOctober: 50.9°F averageNovember: 40.3°F averageDecember: 34.2°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Quincy, 5 miles from the campground at 3,420 feet, station USC00047195 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 42 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 28 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates39.8896° N, 121.0251° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceReliable RV ↗41.3 mi
Outdoor gearREI ↗43.1 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Schneider Tie
    1.4 mi trail
  • 1.3 mi
    Old Station
    2.7 mi trail
  • 2 mi
    Deer Creek
    1.7 mi trail
  • 2.5 mi
    Bottle Sp Claremont Tie
    4.2 mi trail
  • 3 mi
    Portland
    0.3 mi trail
  • 3.1 mi
    Rock Creek
    1 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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Plumas National Forest.

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.

Natural features

Cooler temps from the hot summer sun can be accomplished due to the dense forest surrounding the campground. The South fork of Rock Creek also flows nearby.

Recreation

Camping, OHV and motor routes are accessed from the campground.

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 Deanes Valley Family CG Plumas NF?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Deanes Valley Family CG Plumas NF open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Deanes Valley Family CG Plumas NF have?

11 sites, including 7 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Deanes Valley Family CG Plumas NF?

Deanes Valley Family CG Plumas NF is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Deanes Valley Family CG Plumas NF?

Yes, pets are allowed at Deanes Valley Family CG Plumas NF. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Deanes Valley Family CG Plumas NF is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Rock Creek Campground (0.8 mi, first-come), Meadow Camp (3.1 mi), and Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp (5.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby