Spanish Creek Campground
Plumas National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: QUINCY, CA, CA
Price: From $35 per night
Price range: $35–$80 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (78 reviews)
Season: May through October
Spanish Creek Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Banish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. The campground is right on Spanish Creek with a very popular swimming hole. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past.Within the Plumas National Forest, Spanish Creek campground is just a few short miles from Indian Falls.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Spanish Creek Campground offers a popular swimming hole right on Spanish Creek with access to rainbow trout fishing in the nearby Feather River. Recently upgraded while maintaining its historic charm, the campground features paved access roads and nearby water recreation.
Wildlife alert: Gray wolves, pallid bats, and black-tailed jackrabbits present in the area. Bird species include turkey vultures, common nighthawks, California quail, and MacGillivray's warblers. Reptiles include western fence lizards, common sagebrush lizards, and sierra garter snakes.
Insider tips for Spanish Creek Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Swimming hole is located at the bottom of the campsite area Paved roads provide easy access all the way to the campground
Skip Spanish Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no hookups and are only suitable for self-contained RVs. You are sensitive to train noise — multiple trains pass through the canyon above the campground, especially at night. You plan to visit outside May through October — campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Spanish Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp (Quincy, CA), Hallsted (Twain, CA), Meadow Camp Campground (Meadow Valley, CA), Greenville Campground (Lake Almanor, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Spanish Creek Campground
Cell signal at Spanish Creek Campground (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.
Spanish Creek Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Banish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. The campground is right on Spanish Creek with a very popular swimming hole. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past.Within the Plumas National Forest, Spanish Creek campground is just a few short miles from Indian Falls.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Swimming hole is located at the bottom of the campsite area
Paved roads provide easy access all the way to the campground
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Oroville, travel east on Highway 70 for 75 miles. The turnoff to the campground is two miles past Highway 89. From Quincy, travel west on Highway 70 for 8 miles. Campground is across the Spanish Creek bridge.
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- 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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