Spanish Creek Campground is located in the Plumas National Forest, 8 miles north of Quincy. The campground loops are on a crook in Spanish Creek. A half mile downstream Spanish Creek empties into the North Fork of the Feather River. Visitors to the campground enjoy a nearby swimming hole on hot days (no lifeguard on duty) and fishing for rainbow trout in the creek and river.
Spanish Creek Campground has 21 sites, all of which can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some of the sites are located on an upper loop a short distance from the creek, others are along the creek. A day-use area is part of the campground adjacent to the swimming hole.
Spanish Creek Campground also has 3 Group Campsites. Find sketch maps of the campground and the group site on the reservation page in Media Gallery at the bottom of the page.
| Spanish Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | 8 miles north of Quincy on Highway 70 |
| Elevation: | 3,100 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Oroville - 70 miles, 1:31 |
| Number of Sites: | 21 |
| Camping Season: | Open May through 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 | Outdoors in Plumas for Plumas National Forest |
| Feather River Ranger District: | (530) 534-6500 |
| Reservations for Spanish Creek Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations accepted | Reservations are available for campign dates from late May through early September. At other times when the campground is open, sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 40 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #2, 11, 12, 16, and 17 |
| Fees: | $31 per night |
| Reservations: | Spanish Creek Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Spanish Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring with grill, lantern post; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Spanish Creek Campground: | Butterfly Valley Botanical Area with its insect-eating plants, historic Greenville, Quincy, Lake Almanor, Round Valley Reservoir
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Spanish Creek Campground offers 3 group campsites located off the main campground road near Highway 70. Each site can accommodate up to 25 people and 6 vehicles. Reservations for group sites can be made from 4 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival date.
Fees: $80 per night
Reservations: Spanish Creek Campground Reservations
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.
Spanish Creek Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, the scenic Plumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to visit and things to do.
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