Crocker Campground
Federal campground in Plumas National Forest
Location: Beckwourth, CA, CA
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/crocker-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Affordable federal campground with spacious sites suitable for groups, offering a quiet and remote setting with fire rings and picnic tables. Campers report clean facilities and big campsites that can accommodate multiple tents or RVs.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — store food properly. Also watch for Mule Deer, Douglas Squirrel, Northern Flicker, White-headed Woodpecker, Flammulated Owl, and Western Yellow-bellied Racer.
Insider tips for Crocker Campground: Arrive early or very early in day — first-come, first-served only, no reservations. Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment. Bring your own water — no running water available at campground. Closest lake is 4 miles away if you need water access for activities.
Skip Crocker Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available.. You require running water — vault toilets only.. You need guaranteed site availability — first-come, first-served with only 9 sites total..
Best time to visit Crocker Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Crocker Guard Station (BLAIRSDEN, CA), Grizzly (BLAIRSDEN, CA), Grasshopper Flat (BLAIRSDEN, CA), Frenchman Campground (Chilcoot, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Crocker Campground
Cell signal at Crocker Campground (Beckwourth, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryArrive early or very early in day
first-come, first-served only, no reservations.
Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature for payment.
Bring your own water
no running water available at campground.
Closest lake is 4 miles away if you need water access for activities.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
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#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.
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