Wild Plum

Tahoe National Forest

Wild Plum Campground is located on Haypress Creek in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. this facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

The campground offers several single-family sites, many of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground's two smaller loops have paved roads and parking spurs; the larger upper loop has a gravel road and spurs.

Notifications and Alerts

• Full fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit all charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves and charcoal grills.

Need to Know

• In accordance with standard industry practices, we will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the 'second vehicle' in each single family campsite, and on the 'third and fourth vehicle' in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
• Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
• Utility hookups and showers are not available
• Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
• Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231 or 478-6253 (voice), (530) 288-3656 (TDD).
• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

• Flatten the Curve

  Maintaining social distance of 6ft or more when walking, hiking, jogging or biking.

  • Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.

  • Do not gather in groups.

  • Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.

  Remember to bring soap & hand sanitizer.

  • Clean your hands often. 

  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

  • If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub your hands together until they feel dry.

  STAY HOME IF YOU’RE SICK.

  Wear a cloth face covering in public.

  Cover coughs and sneezes.

  Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. 

  Before traveling please check for local advisories:

  http://www.sierracounty.ca.gov/

  For more information on Corona Virus visit: 

  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the banks of Haypress Creek. A forest of hardwood and pine trees covers the area, offering pleasant shade. Many rocks, from early gold dredging activity, cover the forest floor. Several sites overlook the creek.

Nearby Attractions

Wild Plum Campground is located about 1 mile east of historic Sierra City which is on the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and scenic mountain vistas. Gold Lakes Basin offers boating, fishing, biking, and hiking. Boating, fishing, and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about 7 miles north of the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the basin. Over 30 miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack branch out across the area and the Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed from with in the campground as well as at a few spots in the Lakes Basin area. The historic town of Sierra City offers historic and cultural attractions, restaurants, shops, churches, and vistor information.

Recreation

Wild Plum Loop Trail can be accessed from the campground. The 2.5-mile trail is open to hiking and horseback riding and provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and Haypress Trail. The scenic and historic town of Sierra City is just two miles from the campground. A variety of lodging and dining options are available.

Contact Information

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YUBA RIVER RANGER DISTRICT THIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND 15924 HIGHWAY 49 Camptonville CA 95922

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: (530)478-6253

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Sierra City travel north (east) on Highway 49 for about a half a mile, turn right onto Wild Plum Rd and continue for another 1.5 miles. You will arrive at Wild Plum Campground after crossing the Haypress Creek bridge.

Available Campsites

• Site 042, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop AREA WILD PLUM, Type Tent Only Nonelectric

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