Established Camping

Mill Creek Campground

Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect

There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!

This site will be operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company in 2024. While the administrative changes are being completed, no reservations can be made at this site at this time. Visitors should check back on Recreation.gov in mid-June for updates. We apologize for the inconvenience.

About

USDA Forest Service

Plumas National Forest

Overview

Mill Creek campground is located at Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding.

Recreation

Bucks Lake provides fishing, boating, and canoeing. There are walking trails to the lake. A hiking trail runs from the campground and provides access to Buck Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail which runs adjacent to the campground.

Facilities

Natural Features

Mill Creek is set in fir and pine trees offering shade during the warm summer months. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is settled along Bucks Lake.

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