Tooms RV Campground
This campground has 20 first come sites including. Campground amenities include seasonal host, water, flush toilets and trash service along with paved roads. Campsite amenities include picnic tables, fire ring and paved parking pad. Fishing, day hiking, nature viewing and water recreation are some of the local attractions.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
More like this: first-come in California · reservable in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $23 per site |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Plumas National Forest |
| Booking | Sites can be reserved by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.Recreation.gov The campground has about half reservation and half first come first serve. |
| Fees | $23 per site |
| Rules | • 14 day limit • 6 people per campsite and • 2 vehicles per campsite • 14 day camping limit, • OHV riding is not allowed in the campground, • Bear Awareness |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.7490° N, 120.9900° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedPnf Rx
13 mi from the campground
- PrescribedPnf North Quincy Wcsl Rx
16 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLoafer Creek Dwr Vmp Rx
28 mi from the campground · 68 acres
- PrescribedTnf East Zone Rx Fire Support
46 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 36.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | DeMartini RV Sales ↗ | 36.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | REI ↗ | 43.5 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 0.6 miBald Mountain Trail2.2 mi trail
- 1.1 miBald Mountain PCT Tie1.2 mi trail
- 1.7 miLakeshore-Black Rock CG Tie0.05 mi trail
- 1.9 miLakeshore Trail ↗14.3 mi trail
- 1.9 miFowler Lake PCT Tie0.4 mi trail
- 3.5 miWallace1.6 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Plumas National Forest.
- inPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
- 10.1 miTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- 14.4 miBucks Lake Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 23,578 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tooms RV Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Tooms RV Campground?
$23 per site
Source: Forest Service
Is Tooms RV Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Tooms RV Campground?
Tooms RV Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Tooms RV Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Little Beaver A Campground (0.3 mi, partly first-come), Wyandotte A Campground (0.3 mi), and Little Grass Valley Recreation Area (1.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby