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

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

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).