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Rock Creek Campground (Ca)

Federal campground in Plumas National Forest

Location: Bucks Lake, CA, CA

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located in a mixed connifer forest, this campground offers solitude and easy access to the backcountry trails on the Plumas National Forest. All 6 campsites are first come/ first serve. The slow flow of Rock Creek is accessable at this campground as well as easy access to OHV routes and backcountry driving routes throughout the forest.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

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

Located in a mixed conifer forest with solitude and easy access to backcountry trails on Plumas National Forest. Rock Creek runs through the campground offering scenic water access.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Townsend's Big-eared Bat present in area. Also Northern Alligator Lizard, Western Aquatic Garter Snake, Common Sagebrush Lizard.

Insider tips for Rock Creek Campground (Ca): All 6 campsites are first come/first serve — arrive early Bring bottled water; outhouse at firepit Must obtain fire permit at Ranger Station in Quincy before camping Easy backcountry road exploration available from campground

Skip Rock Creek Campground (Ca) if: You need RV hookups — none available at this campground. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer guaranteed reservations — first come/first serve only. You dislike outhouse facilities.

Best time to visit Rock Creek Campground (Ca): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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

Cell Phone Coverage at Rock Creek Campground (Ca)

Cell signal at Rock Creek Campground (Ca) (Bucks Lake, 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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    Bucks Lake, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Located in a mixed connifer forest, this campground offers solitude and easy access to the backcountry trails on the Plumas National Forest. All 6 campsites are first come/ first serve. The slow flow of Rock Creek is accessable at this campground as well as easy access to OHV routes and backcountry driving routes throughout the forest.

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    Verified facts

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    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    ToiletsVault toilets
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables

    Straight talk

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    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 — none available at this campground✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only✕ You prefer guaranteed reservations — first come/first serve only✕ You dislike outhouse facilities

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    All 6 campsites are first come/first serve

    arrive early

    Bring bottled water; outhouse at firepit

    Must obtain fire permit at Ranger Station in Quincy before camping

    Easy backcountry road exploration available from campground

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally May through October only

    Things to do nearby

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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 present in area. Also Northern Alligator Lizard, Western Aquatic Garter Snake, Common Sagebrush Lizard.

    Location

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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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Rock Creek Campground (Ca) cost per night?+
    Rock Creek Campground (Ca) costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Rock Creek Campground (Ca) open?+
    Rock Creek Campground (Ca) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Rock Creek Campground (Ca) have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Rock Creek Campground (Ca)?+
    Rock Creek Campground (Ca) is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Rock Creek Campground (Ca)?+
    Rock 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 Rock Creek Campground (Ca)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Rock 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 Rock Creek Campground (Ca) open, and what are check-in times?+
    Rock Creek Campground (Ca) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $15 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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