Potato Patch Campground
Potato Patch Campground is shaded by towering pines and firs and conveniently located along Deer Creek. Potato Patch Campground is a very popular spot for getting away from the valley heat. A developed campground with 32 designated sites, there is a maximum of 8 people per site. Some sites equipped to accommodate RVs and/or are ADA accessible. Grills and tables are provided. Excellent trout fishing can be found all along Deer Creek.
More like this: first-come in California
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | April to October |
| Forest | Lassen National Forest |
| Booking | Saving campsites is prohibited. |
| Fees | $14 per site per night. Pass holders receive a 50% discount on the camping fee. Please see the campground information board to find out which passes are accepted at this location. |
| Rules | Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced. Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am. Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings. 2 vehicles (including RVs/Boats/Etc.) and 8 persons allowed in each campsite. Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times. |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 40.1883° N, 121.5327° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Underburn Drake Unit 7 & 9 Rx
40 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCy26 Elrd Understory Drake Unit 6 8 &10 Rx
40 mi from the campground
- PrescribedShf 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
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 34 mi |
| RV sales & service | Mike Friend RVs ↗ | 34.4 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 10.9 miBrokenshire Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miEdna'S Trail0.4 mi trail · hiking
- 2.4 miColby Mtn ↗11.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 3.7 miDeer Creek Dispersed0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
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
Lassen National Forest begins about 3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3 miLassen National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,488,712 acres
- 7.4 miIshi Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 42,079 acres
- 14.7 miPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Park Headquarters, Lassen Volcanic National ParkBuilding · Mineral · 11.6 mi
- Inskip HotelBuilding · Stirling City · 13.7 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Potato Patch Campground?
No. Potato Patch Campground is first-come, first-served. Saving campsites is prohibited. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Potato Patch Campground?
$14 per site per night. Pass holders receive a 50% discount on the camping fee. Please see the campground information board to find out which passes are accepted at this location.
Source: Forest Service
Is Potato Patch Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season April to October.
Source: Forest Service status
What if Potato Patch Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Elam Campground (6.1 mi, first-come), Cherry Hill Campground (6.2 mi, first-come), and Butte Meadows Campground (7.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby