Boulder Creek (Ca)

Plumas National Forest — lakeside, fishing

Location: Janesville, CA, CA

Price: From $36 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (20 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Boulder Creek Campground is located in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, where ancient glaciers gave way to numerous mountain lakes and vast granite peaks. Year round, outdoor enthusiasts are attracted to the area’s many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows and lofty peaks. The campground offers several single-family sites open to both tent and RV camping, a short walk from the lake.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/boulder-creek-ca to be notified when sites open up.

and inside the lodge there's a cage with birds fireplace. place, nice sitting area, and in the morning you get free coffee and muffins. Full hookup.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, American black bears, and bobcats are present in the area. Be bear-aware and store food properly.

Insider tips for Boulder Creek (Ca): and inside the lodge there's a cage with birds fireplace. place, nice sitting area, and in the morning you get free coffee and muffins. And that connects to the store and the office. You can do the ice cream, beer, snacks, camping necessities, t-shirts. Free coffee and muffins Bathrooms with showers

Skip Boulder Creek (Ca) if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require self-contained RV facilities - suitable only for self-contained RVs.

Best time to visit Boulder Creek (Ca): Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Lone Rock (Ca) (Janesville, CA), Long Point (Ca) (Janesville, CA), Black Mountain Lookout (Blairsden, CA), Ayers Creek Retreat (Portola, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Boulder Creek (Ca)

Cell signal at Boulder Creek (Ca) (Janesville, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Janesville, CA, CA★ 4.2 (20 reviews)From $36/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Boulder Creek Campground is located in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, where ancient glaciers gave way to numerous mountain lakes and vast granite peaks. Year round, outdoor enthusiasts are attracted to the area’s many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows and lofty peaks. The campground offers several single-family sites open to both tent and RV camping, a short walk from the lake.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV51 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites✕ You require self-contained RV facilities - suitable only for self-contained RVs

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

and inside the lodge there's a cage with birds fireplace. place, nice sitting area, and in the morning you get free coffee and muffins.

And that connects to the store and the office.

You can do the ice cream, beer, snacks, camping necessities, t-shirts.

Free coffee and muffins

Bathrooms with showers

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Mountain lions, American black bears, and bobcats are present in the area. Be bear-aware and store food properly.

Location

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530-283-0555· Plumas National Forest
Getting there →

From Oroville, take Highway 70 and head east 72 miles to Highway 89. Turn left and go 8 miles. Turn right on Road A22 (Arlington). Go 7 miles through Taylorsville to a "T" at the rodeo grounds. Turn right and head 20 miles to Antelope Lake. Follow the signs to the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Plumas National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Plumas National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Boulder Creek (Ca) cost per night?+
Boulder Creek (Ca) costs $36 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Boulder Creek (Ca) open?+
Boulder Creek (Ca) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Boulder Creek (Ca) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Boulder Creek (Ca)?+
Boulder Creek (Ca) can accommodate RVs up to 51 feet.
How do I make reservations at Boulder Creek (Ca)?+
Boulder Creek (Ca) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Boulder Creek (Ca)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Boulder Creek (Ca) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Boulder Creek (Ca) open, and what are check-in times?+
Boulder Creek (Ca) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Forest Service ConcessionaireBoulder Creek Campground Map
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$36 /night★ 4.2 (20)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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