Queen Lily Campground (Plumas)

Plumas National Forest — lakeside

Location: Belden, CA, CA

Price: From $31 per night

Rating: 1 out of 5 (2 reviews)

Season: May through October

Queen Lily Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past. Anglers enjoy a healthy supply of rainbow trout in the nearby Feather River, which is within walking distance from the campground.

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/queen-lily-campground-plumas to be notified when sites open up.

Queen Lily Campground offers riverside access within walking distance of the North Fork Feather River with healthy rainbow trout populations. Recently upgraded facilities maintain rustic charm in a scenic location near Lassen.

Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Western Fence Lizard, and Pacific Gopher Snake present in area. Also Miller's Myotis, Douglas' Squirrel, American Beaver, California Gull, Tree Swallow, Western Tanager, and Black-headed Grosbeak.

Insider tips for Queen Lily Campground (Plumas): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites and seasonal May-October operation Walk 25 feet to access river for water views and fishing Verify camp store status before arrival; renovations may affect availability of supplies

Skip Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) if: You need RV hookups — campground has no hookups and is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require full hookups or modern amenities — only vault toilets and drinking water available. You visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally.

Best time to visit Queen Lily Campground (Plumas): September — Google review noted quiet conditions in mid-September (9/17/24).

Nearby campgrounds: North Fork Campground (Plumas) (Belden, CA), Gansner Bar Campground (Ca) (Belden, CA), Silver Lake Campground (Plumas National Forest, Ca) (Meadow Valley, CA), Hallsted (Twain, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Queen Lily Campground (Plumas)

Cell signal at Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) (Belden, 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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Queen Lily Campground (Plumas)

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Belden, CA, CA★ 1 (2 reviews)From $31/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Queen Lily Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past. Anglers enjoy a healthy supply of rainbow trout in the nearby Feather River, which is within walking distance from the campground.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
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 — campground has no hookups and is suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You require full hookups or modern amenities — only vault toilets and drinking water available✕ You visit outside May-October — campground operates seasonally

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites and seasonal May-October operation

Walk 25 feet to access river for water views and fishing

Verify camp store status before arrival; renovations may affect availability of supplies

Best: September

Google review noted quiet conditions in mid-September (9/17/24)

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: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, Western Fence Lizard, and Pacific Gopher Snake present in area. Also Miller's Myotis, Douglas' Squirrel, American Beaver, California Gull, Tree Swallow, Western Tanager, and Black-headed Grosbeak.

Location

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530-927-7878· Plumas National Forest

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

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 Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) cost per night?+
Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) costs $31 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) open?+
Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Queen Lily Campground (Plumas)?+
Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Queen Lily Campground (Plumas)?+
Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) 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 Queen Lily Campground (Plumas)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) open, and what are check-in times?+
Queen Lily Campground (Plumas) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Queen Lily Campground Map
●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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SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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