Ramhorn Springs Campground
Ramhorn Springs is a small water source located in a high desert setting that has been utilized by travelers and ranchers for many years. A 10 unit campground has been constructed adjacent to it. The facilities include an informational kiosk, picnic tables, fire rings, trash cans, a horse corral and one vault toilet. The surface in the campground is packed earth and gravel. There is no potable water. There is no fee for the use of the campground but a donation is requested to assist with the routine maintenance costs. Campground is open all year, however, access is limited during wet weather.
More like this: first-come in California · free in California
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Getting there
From Susanville: Travel north on U. S. Highway 395 approximately 45 miles. The access road is approximately 2.4 miles north of the California Department of Transportation Roadside Rest Area. Turn east (right) onto BLM Road 26000. Travel approximately 2.5 miles. The campground will be adjacent to the road on your left.
| Nearest town | Susanville, California |
| Coordinates | 40.7088° N, 120.2548° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- There is not much shade in the campground, therefore the most enjoyable time to visit this campground is during the cooler months of the year.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Understory Drake Unit 6 8 &10 Rx
48 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Underburn Drake Unit 7 & 9 Rx
49 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Reliable RV ↗ | 28.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 31.3 mi |
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Ramhorn Springs Campground?
No. Ramhorn Springs Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: How first-come camping works
How much does it cost to camp at Ramhorn Springs Campground?
Nothing. Ramhorn Springs Campground is listed as free.
Is there cell service at Ramhorn Springs Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to Ramhorn Springs Campground?
Susanville, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Ramhorn Springs Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Dodge Reservoir Campground (19.3 mi, first-come), Aspen Grove Campground (29.2 mi, partly first-come), and West Eagle Campground (29.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby