Boulder Creek Campground is on the northwest side of beautiful Antelope Lake in the Plumas National Forest. The campground is at the foot of a peninsula, only a short walk from the lake. Adjacent Lone Rock Campground occupies the point of the peninsula. Boulder Creek Campground is about 2½ miles from Lost Cove Boat Ramp. Antelope Lake is open to all kinds of water sports, including water skiing. Fishing is popular in the coves around the lake.
Boulder Creek Campground has 69 campsites which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some sites may be reserved ahead of time, while others are kept open for first-come, first-served campers. A few sites have partial views of the lake. Pine and fir trees offer excellent shade.
| Boulder Creek Campground Basics | |
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| Boulder Creek Campground Location: | Northwest shore of Antelope Lake, 30 miles northeast of Taylorsville and 32 miles south of Susanville. |
| Elevation: | 5,040 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Truckee - 123 miles, 2:26 Oroville - 101 miles, 2:18 |
| Number of Sites: | 69 |
| Camping Season: | Open late May through early September, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Royal Elk Park Management for Plumas National Forest |
| Mt. Hough Ranger District: | (530) 283-0555 |
| Reservations for Boulder Creek Campground | |
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| Reservations available | Reservatiions are available for 44 sites from late May to early September. Reservations can be made up to 6 months in advance. Otherwise, campsites are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $32 per night |
| Reservations: | Boulder Creek Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Boulder Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water, store, bait shop, concessions, amphitheater |
| Campground Map: | Boulder Creek Campground Map |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Boulder Creek Campground: | Boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, Lost Cove Boat Ramp, boat rentals from Antelope Lake Store, campfire programs, mountain biking, trail to Sunset Point
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site when you make your reservation 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.
Boulder Creek Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, uncrowded Plumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to visit and things to do. For those camped at Boulder Creek Campground, beautiful Antelope Lake has many great places to explore.
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