Mill Creek Campground is on the northern arm of Bucks Lake where Mill Creek feeds into the lake. When lake levels are high the campground has pretty views of the lake and easy access to shoreline fishing.
Sandy Point Day-use Area with a boat launch ramp is less than a mile to the south of Mill Creek Campground.
Mill Creek Campground has 10 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some sites are lakefront. Many are narrow pull-out sites best suited for RVs or trailers. Boats can be moored along the shore close to campsites.
| Mill Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Mill Creek Campground Location: | 20 miles west of Quincy on Bucks Lake Rd. and then Bucks Lake Dam Rd. |
| Elevation: | 5,200 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | From Oroville via Oroville-Quincy Hwy,- 55 miles, 1:25 |
| Number of Sites: | 10 |
| Camping Season: | Open mid-May through September, depending on weather
After late September no water, garbage service or fees |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Outdoors in Plumas for Plumas National Forest |
| Mt. Hough Ranger District: | (530) 283-0555 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | Al campsites at Mill Creek Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum trailer/RV length: | 27 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $31 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | anytime, check-out Noon |
| Mill Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water, bear-resistant storage box |
| Bucks Lake Map: | Bucks Lake Map |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Mill Creek Campground: | Sandy Point Day-use Area, Bucks Lake with water skiing, fishing and swimming; Lower Bucks Lake, Bucks Lake Lodge with a bar, restaurant, and store; Lakeshore Resort; bicycling, hiking, hunting, OHV
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation site, check to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Mill Creek Campground
Plumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to explore and things to do. Campers at Mill Creek Campground are near many of the National Forest's wonders.
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