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Wild Plum Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California

   

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AMENITIES:
Tent camping is available
Pets are allowed
Restrooms
Tap Water

I've been there dozens of times since the ''60's. I've never heard of a lake anywhere near walking distance. I'd love to know if there truly is. Not visible from any maps I've looked at. Any info would be appreciated... Says Mike

Wild Plum is an excellent place to camp for all ages. Most camp spots are right next to a beautiful rushing river and there is a small lake and waterfall (seasonal) within a 10 minute walk across the river. The lake is deep enough for cliff jumping!! Bathrooms are available, though they are like most campground bathrooms (non flushing).
 
    Black Bears come around now and again, but they're really no problem at all. Beautiful hiking! I love this place Says Sasha

Experience the fresh air in California at its finest at a primitive campground like Wild Plum Campground.
 Restrooms are of course available; obviously facilities are few in a primitive campground such as Wild Plum Campground. As if Wild Plum Campground wasn't sufficient, you can also go hiking, playing golf, whitewater paddling, swimming, and fishing, so you won’t get bored. There is so much cool stuff in the neighborhood of Wild Plum Campground, and if you're seeking a wonderful location to go for a weekend of camping, this is a delightful pick.
While visiting this area in California it's a wonderful idea to go for a weekend of camping too. Getting to this primitive campground could be quite demanding, but it's well worth it. The great local attractions and the great variety of outdoors
 
recreation are good causes to come.
There are great tent sites here where you could pitch that tent; water hookups are on hand here.
 

Nakoma Golf Resort, Clio

10 miles away
  
Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle

13 miles away
  
Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City

21 miles away
  
Donner Lake Village, Truckee

25 miles away


Other campgrounds near Wild Plum Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California:

   Haypress Campground, Sierra County, 1 miles away
      
   Pacific Crest Trail Trailcamp 1193.6 - Milton Creek Crossing, Sierra City, 2 miles away
      
   Pacific Crest Trail Trailcamp 1192.8 - Milton Creek, Sierra City, 2 miles away
      
   Milton Reservoir, Sierra City, 3 miles away
      
   Salmon Creek Campground, Sierra County, 3 miles away
      
   Sardine Campground, Sierra County, 3 miles away
      
   Sardine Lake, Sierra City, 3 miles away
      
   Tahoe - Sardine Lake, Sierra City, 3 miles away
      
   Carvin Campground, Sierra County, 3 miles away
      
   Pioneer Campground, Sierra County, 4 miles away
      

Paddling Rivers Near Wild Plum Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California:

   Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra County, 1 miles away
      Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Wild Plum Campground to Downieville)

   Fordyce Creek, Nevada County, 12 miles away
      Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding)

   Lavezzola Creek, Sierra County, 14 miles away
      Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville)

   Pauley Creek, Sierra County, 14 miles away
      Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville)

   Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County, 14 miles away
      Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir)


Public Lands near Wild Plum Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California:

   Plumas-Eureka State Park, California, 13 miles away

   Tahoe National Forest, California, 20 miles away

   Malakoff Diggins State Park, California, 24 miles away

   Donner Memorial State Park, California, 28 miles away

   Empire Mine State Park, California, 36 miles away


Trails near Wild Plum Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California:

   Deer Lake Trail, Sierra County, 6 miles away
      3.6 hiking miles, 1145 feet elevation difference

   Bowman Mountain Trail, Nevada County, 7 miles away
      3.6 hiking miles, 1277 feet elevation difference

   Pacific Crest Trail - section 15, overlapping County, 7 miles away
      109.3 hiking miles, 6884 feet elevation difference

   Haskell Peak Trail, Sierra County, 8 miles away
       2.2 hiking miles, 1117 feet elevation difference

   Crooked Lakes Trail, Nevada County, 9 miles away
       7.4 hiking miles, 350 feet elevation difference

   Glacier Lakes Trail, Nevada County, 9 miles away
       9 hiking miles, 770 feet elevation difference

   Round Lake Trail, Nevada County, 9 miles away
       4 hiking miles, 406 feet elevation difference


Golf Courses Near Wild Plum Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California:

   Graeagle Meadows Golf Course, Blairsden-Graeagle, 11 miles away

   Plumas Pines Golf Resort, Blairsden-Graeagle, 13 miles away

   The Golf Club at Whitehawk Ranch, Blairsden-Graeagle, 15 miles away


Lakes Near Wild Plum Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California:

   Sand Pond, Sierra County, 3 miles away

   Young America Lake, Sierra County, 4 miles away

   Weaver Lake, Nevada County, 7 miles away

   Bowman Lake, Nevada County, 7 miles away

   Faucherie Lake, Nevada County, 8 miles away


Current weather conditions and forecast for Wild Plum Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California
Local climate location: QUINCY 2 miles away


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