Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca)

Plumas National Forest — lakeside

Location: Quincy, CA, CA

Price: From $29 per night

Rating: 1.2 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Grizzly Creek campground is located near Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups

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

Located near Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on Plumas National Forest, offering year-round recreation including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing. A 2023 camper review gave 5 stars, reporting they had a blast despite the site being near the road with minimal traffic.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Townsend's Big-eared Bat, Snowshoe Hare, Douglas' Squirrel, Common Merganser, Golden-crowned Kinglet, American Osprey, Canada Goose, and Western Aquatic Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca): Book early — it is a federal campground with high demand Bucks Lake is a short drive away for fishing, boating, and canoeing Hiking trails providing access to Bucks Lake Wilderness and Pacific Crest Trail are nearby

Skip Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer quiet campsites away from roads — sites are located right on the road.

Best time to visit Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca): Year-round — Campground operates year-round with activities available in all seasons including summer recreation, winter snowmobiling and skiing..

Nearby campgrounds: Hutchins (Quincy, CA), Sundew Campground (Ca) (Meadow Valley, CA), Mill Creek Campground (Plumas) (Meadow Valley, CA), Whitehorse Campground (Bucks Lake, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca)

Cell signal at Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) (Quincy, 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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Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca)

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Quincy, CA, CA★ 1.2 (5 reviews)From $29/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Grizzly Creek campground is located near Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table.

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Verified facts

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

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesElectric Hookups
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

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 at most sites, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You prefer quiet campsites away from roads — sites are located right on the road

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

it is a federal campground with high demand

Bucks Lake is a short drive away for fishing, boating, and canoeing

Hiking trails providing access to Bucks Lake Wilderness and Pacific Crest Trail are nearby

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round with activities available in all seasons including summer recreation, winter snowmobiling and skiing.

Things to do nearby

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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: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Townsend's Big-eared Bat, Snowshoe Hare, Douglas' Squirrel, Common Merganser, Golden-crowned Kinglet, American Osprey, Canada Goose, and Western Aquatic Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Quincy : Take Oroville-Quincy Hwy (Bucks Lake Road) west. Turn right at the intersection of Bucks Lake Road and Big Creek Road. The campground will be on your right approximately one mile past Bucklin Road. If you have a large RV you will need to take Oroville-Quincy Hwy, turn left onto Big Creek Road. Follow road to the campground. From Oroville: Take Oroville-Quincy Hwy 162 East. The campground will be on your right before reaching Bucklin Road..

Campground entrance

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Community

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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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) cost per night?+
Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) costs $29 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) open?+
Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca)?+
Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca)?+
Grizzly Creek Campground (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 Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) open, and what are check-in times?+
Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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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
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$29 /night★ 1.2 (5)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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