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Tahoe/Wild Plum
Overview
Tahoe/Wild Plum Campground offers a serene escape into the heart of the Tahoe National Forest. Situated near the historic community of Sierra City, this rustic destination is defined by its towering conifers and the soothing sounds of the nearby North Fork Yuba River. It serves as a quiet basecamp for those looking to disconnect from the modern world and immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the northern Sierra Nevada mountains.
Location & Surroundings
The campground is located just a short drive from Sierra City, tucked into a scenic canyon where Haypress Creek joins the river. The terrain is characterized by steep, forested slopes and dramatic granite outcrops. This area provides a stunning view of the Sierra Buttes, which dominate the local skyline. The environment is lush and cool, offering a refreshing mountain climate that provides a welcome reprieve from the heat of the valley.
Amenities & Park Features
As a traditional National Forest site, this park prioritizes a natural experience over modern luxury. Visitors will find vault toilets and potable water stations located conveniently throughout the camping loops. Each individual site is equipped with a heavy-duty picnic table and a fire ring for evening gatherings. While there are no electrical hookups or dump stations on-site, the well-spaced layouts provide a level of privacy and immersion in nature that traditional RV resorts often lack.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities for adventure just minutes from their campsite. The Pacific Crest Trail is accessible nearby, offering world-class hiking with expansive views of high-alpine lakes. Anglers frequently visit the local streams for trout fishing, while mountain bikers head to nearby Downieville for legendary trail rides. For a more relaxed afternoon, the crystal-clear waters of Sand Pond offer a perfect spot for swimming and family picnicking.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is ideal for dry-camping enthusiasts and owners of smaller RVs or van conversions who value scenery and solitude over amenities. It appeals to travelers seeking a quiet, off-grid experience where the primary entertainment is the wind through the pines. If you enjoy proximity to backcountry trails and historic gold-rush towns, Tahoe/Wild Plum provides an authentic mountain retreat for the self-contained traveler.
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- Recreational Facilities
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- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
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- On-Site Rentals
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User Reviews
Jewish Reno
Beautiful little campground, friendly campers, nice view of buttes from top of hill hiking.
Sam Turner
Absolutely gorgeous campsite accompanied by a babbling creek and plenty of forest trail access. I stayed at site 18, and was so happy with the site. Through I have my eye on breaking 17 and 33 on my next visit. The camp host was wonderful and everything was clean and taken care of. Lot of love in the land. Great place for a getaway. I saw all walks of life here, families, couples, a group of dudes just mad chilling. Please come check this place out, respect others, and bring some bug repellant. Thank you for your time. 🏕💚
Mike Tucker
Beautiful place in the mountains. You can hear the creek flow I'm sure from any camp spot. The spots are very close together. You can clearly hear folks talk. No cover I'm between spots . Vault toilets , that needed attention when we were there in July. Plenty of down firewood to burn. Beautiful drive in. Campers while we were there need to learn some camping etiquette. Like not playing music. I want to hear nature not Beyonce. Once the sun goes down, it's time for kids not too be yelling and running around.
Mia Acosta
My friends and I drove 10 hours from the inland empire to camp at this campground. we got lot 6 and it absolutely beautiful. we went in july and the supposed creek was a raging river (due to rain and snow melting), nonetheless the river provided a beautiful experience, white noise to sleep in, and the ability to not hear your fellow campers (not that any one was super loud anyways). we went hiking along the pct by loves falls and wild plum loop trail, both stunning. my only wish would be for them to have showers lol but bathing in the river wasn’t all that bad just freezing cold. even in july the high was about 75 and the low was about 45 so if sleeping in a tent i’d bring an air mattress as the ground is often moist and cold and PLENTY of blankets/sleeping bags. bugs are obviously there but with a citronella candle lit we were fine! if tent camping bring plenty of non perishable food and water the nearest store in sierra city SEVERELY over charges ( i paid about 50 for a couple water bottles sodas and snacks) id only go there for an emergency items. overall it was such an amazing experience and we are thinking about planning our next camping trip there
Valerie Strawmier
Beautiful, relaxing and always a great place to unwind