Crocker Campground


Area Status: Closed

This ten unit campground is located approximately ten miles northeast of Portola, California.  Tables, vault toilets, and fire rings are available.  Water and garbage service is not provided. Pack out all trash

This campground is located adjacent to the historic Crocker Guard Station.  The guard station was recently updated and is available for rental.  

This campground is popular in the fall for deer hunters.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Bears are active in this area. Campers should be aware of Food and Trash Storage Rules. Visitors should always checkĀ Alerts and Notices on the Plumas National Forest website.
Reservations: Reservations are not available
Area Amenities: Tent camping, Camping trailer, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Best Season: Summer-Fall
Busiest Season: Fall
Restrictions:
  • 14 day camping limit
  • 6 people per campsite, 12 people for double sites
  • 2 vehicles per campsite
  • OHV riding is not allowed:
  • Store food, trash and scented items appropriately - Be Bear Aware
Closest Towns: Portola, California
Water: No
Restroom: Vault toilets
Passes: Senior and Access passes honored for single campsites. These passes are available at the Beckwourth Ranger Station in Blairsden, CA. from 08:00 to 16:00. Call (530) 836-2575 for information.
Information Center: This location is managed by Outdoors in Plumas. Please visit their website at www.outdoorsinplumas.com for more information. Or, call the Beckwourth Ranger District Office at 530-836-2575. The office is located at 23 Mohawk Road (P.O. Box 7) Blairsden, CA 96103

General Information

Directions:

From Portola, California, take Highway 70 east for five miles to County Road 111 at Beckwourth.  Proceed north for approximately ten miles to the campground.


General Notes:

This is a popular deer hunting campground.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Campground for tents and small trailers.

Amenities

Camping trailer: Trailer sites available
Picnic tables: Yes
Tent camping: Tent sites available
Parking: Each site has parking
Toilets: Vault toilets

Related Information

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Highlights

Location

 
  Latitude : 
39.89191

  Longitude : 
-120.42218

  Elevation : 
5,600 ft - 5,600 ft