Plumas-Eureka State Park Campground

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Plumas-Eureka State Park, Plumas County, California
Plumas-Eureka State Park, Plumas County, California

Plumas-Eureka State Park Campground

Plumas County


Upper Jamison Creek Campground

Plumas-Eureka State Park's Upper Jamison Creek Campground is in Plumas County, 5 miles southwest of Blairsden and Graeagle. Visitors to Plumas-Eureka State Park learn about the gold mining history of the area. Historic buildings and a museum are the focal points of the park. While at the park campers enjoy fishing in nearby streams and hiking in the quiet forests to destinations such as Eureka Lake. The campground makes a great base from which to explore the Middle Fork of the Feather River and the Graeagle area.

Upper Jamison Creek Campground has 60 campsites. Of those 41 can accommodate tents and small RVs and trailers. Nineteen sites are designated as tent-only. They also have a Camp Lisa Group Tent-Only Site. Reservations are released in one month blocks on the first of each month, 7 months in advance.

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Upper Jamison Creek Campground Basics
Upper Jamison Creek Campground Location: County Road A-14, 5 miles west of Blairsden
Elevation: 5,140 feet
Mileage and driving time from gateway city: Sacramento - 155 miles, 2:40
Oroville - 101 miles, 2:05
Number of Sites: 60
Camping Season: Open late May through early October, weather permitting
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2 (fee per night for 2nd vehicle)
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by California State Parks
Plumas-Eureka State Park: (530) 836-2380

Reservations for Upper Jamison Creek Campground
Reservations available Reservations are available for camping dates from late May through Labor Day, otherwise first come, first served
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 7 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 30 feet/24 feet
Accessible Sites: #9, 12, 20, 39
Fees: $35 per night
Reservations: Plumas-Eureka State Park Camping Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, check-out Noon

Upper Jamison Creek Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, bear-resistant food locker, fire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Yes
Sttractions near Upper Jamison Creek Campground: Mining History Museum, Mohawk Stamp Mill, historic buildings, hiking trails, Jamison Creek fishing, nearby Pacific Crest Trail



Gold mining stamp mill at Plumas Eureka State Park

Mohawk Stamp Mill

General Camping Information

Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site (if available) when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.



Campground at Plumas Eureka State Park

Upper Jamison Creek Campground
Plumas Eureka State Park

Plumas National Forest
Attractions and Activities

Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, the beautiful Plumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to explore and things to do. Campers at Upper Jamison Creek Campground are near many interesting destinations.

  • Hike portions of the famous Pacific Crest Trail which passes near the park.
  • Visit Black Mountain lookout for great views of Honey Lake and surrounding country.
  • Spend some days at Little Grass Valley Recreation Area and enjoy boating, waterskiing, sailing, and fishing.
  • Take a scenic drive through the Indian Valley Area north of Quincy.
  • Hike in the Bucks Lake Wilderness.
  • Horseback ride in Deanes Valley or Lakes Basin.
  • Fish in Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and round Valley Reservoir.
  • Head out for some OHV excitement at Bucks Lake Recreation Area or Gold Lake.
  • Take your boat out to Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, or Lower Bucks Lake.


Key Upper Jamison Creek Campground Regulations

  1. To avoid problems with bears, food and similar items must be stored in bear-proof lockers, not in vehicles
  2. Dogs must be obn leash, attended at all times, and kept in a vehicle or tent at night. Dogs are not permitted on most park trails
  3. Obtain firewood locally to avoid bringing in pests.
  4. Do not feed wildlife.

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