Mill Creek Campground
There are 10 sites at Mill Creek Campground and some sites are reservable. Two of the sites are walk-in sites. All sites are on the shore of Bucks Lake. Hiking is immediately available along the Mill Creek Trail which leaves from this campground. This site has water, vault toilets, and is suitable for tents and small trailers. There are bear boxes at each site for food storage.
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 |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Plumas National Forest |
| Booking | Some sites at this campground are reservable. To reserve a site please visit recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.9138° N, 121.8802° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedLoafer Creek Dwr Vmp Rx
35 mi from the campground · 68 acres
- PrescribedShf Rx
48 mi from the campground
- PrescribedAlder Springs Underburn Rx
49 mi from the campground
- PrescribedPnf Rx
50 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | Mike Friend RVs ↗ | 10.4 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 10.8 mi |
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Public land it sits in
Ishi Wilderness begins about 11 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11 miIshi Wilderness ↗Wilderness · BLM/FS · 42,079 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mill Creek Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Forest Service
Is Mill Creek Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Mill Creek Campground have?
10 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Mill Creek Campground?
Mill Creek Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Mill Creek Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Wyandotte Campground (11 mi), Horse Camp (12.8 mi, partly first-come), and Butte Meadows Campground (20.5 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby