Wild Plum Campground, Near Sierra City, California
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Overview
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.
Facilities
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.
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.
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.
Recreation Sites
- Standard Nonelectric
- Tent Only Nonelectric
- Overnight
Activities
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Biking
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Swimming
- Water Access
- Backpacking
- Scenic Drive
Amenities
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Creek Access
- Drinking Water
- Host
- Paved Roads
- Pets Allowed
- Self Pay Station
- Shade
- Trailhead Parking
- Water Spigot
- Waterfront Sites
- Food Locker
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Paved Parking
- Food Storage Locker
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.
Directions and Contact Information
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.
Location Map
Latitude : 39° 34′ 0.5232″ N Longitude : 120° 36′ 9.9504″ W
Mailing Address
15924 HIGHWAY 49
Camptonville, CA 95922
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (530)478-6253
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