Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)

Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)

Part of Plumas National Forest

Overview

Mill Creek campground is located at Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding.

Facilities

There are 11 total campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, standard non-electric sites. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table and food storage lockers. There are vault toilets and drinking water is available.

Natural Features

Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, this 11 site campground is settled along Bucks Lake providing easy access to water activites. 

Recreation

The greater Bucks Lake area provides ample recreation opportunities for fishing, boating and hiking. The boat ramp at Shady Point provides several activies: a boat dock to launch boats, showers, and day use picnicking. In addition to the hiking trail that starts in the north part of the Mill Creek Campground, several trails are only a short drive away. Bucks Summit is a great way to access the PCT or the Bucks Summit Loop Trail. 

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (916) 386-5164.

Important Notices

  • Generally, campsites will accommodate 2 vehicles. The first vehicle is included in the site fee, the second vehicle fee will be collected onsite at the daily rate posted on the fee sign. 

    Caution! Bears frequent the area; food must be kept in appropriate containers. 

    Firewood bundles may be purchased from a Campground Host. 

    A per Day, per Vehicle fee will be collected onsite for extra vehicles. 

    America the Beautiful, Senior Passes, and Access Passes are accepted for single campsites only. They are not accepted for double or group campsites. 

    Cell phone service is unreliable

    American Land & Leisure is the concession operator working for PG&E to service the campgrounds, boat ramps and day use areas that are owned by the USDA Forest Service. 

    Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out 11 a.m.

  • American Land & Leisure is the concession operators working for PG&E to service the campgrounds, boat ramps and day use areas that are owned by the USDA Forest Service. 

  • recinfo@pge.com is PG&E's email to inquire about camping

  • Campground Site Map

  • There is moderate burn damage at this location.

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Contact Information

Phone: 530-927-7878

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