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Plumas/Cottonwood Springs
Overview
Overview
Plumas/Cottonwood Springs is a tranquil RV destination located in the scenic mountain landscape of Chilcoot, California. This park offers a peaceful retreat for travelers looking to escape the hustle of city life and immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada region. Known for its mountain atmosphere and relaxed environment, the park provides a simple, back-to-basics experience that emphasizes the quiet charm of Northern California's high country.
Location & Surroundings
Situated in the heart of the Plumas National Forest area, the park serves as a gateway to the spectacular outdoors of Plumas County. The location is characterized by towering pine trees and crisp mountain air, making it an ideal base for those who appreciate high-altitude surroundings. Its positioning in Chilcoot places travelers within reach of stunning wilderness areas while remaining accessible enough for those exploring the backroads and scenic highways that wind through the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is designed to accommodate travelers seeking a comfortable spot to park their rigs while enjoying the great outdoors. Guests can expect essential hookups that provide a functional base for short or extended stays. The grounds are kept in a way that respects the natural topography, often offering shaded campsites that keep things cool during the warmer months. It is an unpretentious setting that focuses on providing a clean, safe, and reliable space for the RV community.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to occupy their time in the vicinity of Chilcoot. The region is famous for its diverse hiking trails that cater to various skill levels, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forests. Nearby water sources and local fishing spots are popular with those who enjoy angling or simply relaxing by the water. The area is also a favorite for birdwatchers and nature photographers who want to capture the unique flora and fauna of the Plumas region.
Who This Park Is Best For
This RV park is an excellent choice for nature lovers and retirees who prefer a quiet, low-key environment over high-activity resorts. It is well-suited for travelers who are self-contained and looking to spend their days exploring public lands, forests, and mountain trails. If you appreciate a serene camping experience where the stars shine bright and the local sounds are limited to the wind in the trees, this park will likely fit your travel style perfectly.
Features & Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
Reviews
Margaret McCarty
We visited this campground for 3 nights. Thurs - Sunday. If you have a trailer or RV, this is a good place. Long, level driveways to park. If you are car camping you have plenty of room for 2+ cars. We paid $110 for 3 nights. A couple of issues there would make me think again before returning. There are flush toilets & running water in little bathroom buildings, which is great, however the toilets constantly have issues, so are not accessible (Out of Order). If you are tent camping this presents quite an issue. The current (Summer 2024) camp 'hosts' are kind of useless. After a quiet Thurs. night camping, several groups arrived at the sites near us. Fri night they were up & drunk until 2:00 am shouting and cussing and fighting with each other. The camp "hosts" never drove around before, at, or after the "quiet time" of 10:00 pm. Not once. So the obnoxious campers had free reign. We were in a tent, awake, hearing every single word. It was awful. The next (Sat.) early evening, one of the sites started playing their music super loud. In anticipation of another sleepless night 2 of us went to the camp hosts' trailer and spoke w/ them about the issues of the previous night and the current loud music, and asked them to please come around the sites at "quiet time" to reinforce the campground rules. They did drive down to those peoples' site and get them to turn down the loud music right after we asked. That was it. Again, night fell and no camp hosts. Voices were loud, and the more they drank the louder they got. Another sleepless night. I understand the camp hosts cannot control behavior, but these hosts did not even try. Very disappointing. The highlight of the trip up to Frenchman's Lake was our stops in Chilcoot at Goodwin's General Store. What a great place. They have EVERYTHING you might need or forgot at home + gas. There is a coffee/bakery shop in the back. Best cinnamon rolls ever ! There is hot food up front, as well as groceries + ice & literally everything you might need. We drove in from the Campground on Saturday and got ice cream from the 'Chilcoot Frosty' across the street. It is only a 10-15 min drive from the campground. Great place. You should definitely stop in.
Eric Metzger
Great campsite. Plenty of clean dry wood around to gather for fires. Bathrooms were well taken care of. Clean water available at many locations. No showers have been fixed at this site yet. You will need to go to Big Cove and pay Ranger $3 for shower, but it's worth it. Look out for the male ranger, he cussed me out for parking in another campsite, only scoping out future camp sites. For five minutes, I received a lot of inconsiderate and vulgar behavior as a paying customer. Female ranger was very nice and polite when it came to enforcing rules at the campsite. Have fun!
Stephanie Stephens
This campground probably got hit the hardest at Frenchmen Lake by last year's wildfires. However, there's still beauty here.
Cindy Hawks
My favorite campground.
Parker Humphries
Great spot. Only half a mile walk to the water