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Mill Creek (family Campground )

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Almanor RV Dump Station · 21.0 mi
Coordinates
39.9138, -121.1881
Last verified
September 18, 2026
39.9138° N · 121.1881° W
Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Mill Creek Campground is a small, intimate campground directly on the shore of Bucks Lake. There are 10 sites, two of them are a short walk in and suitable for tent campers. Popular activities at Mill Creek include hiking along the Mill Creek Trail and into the Bucks Lake Wilderness, swimming, boating and fishing. There is a boat launch nearby at Sandy Point Day Use Area.

From the USFS.

Is Mill Creek (family Campground ) free?

No. Mill Creek (family Campground ) charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.

How do I get to Mill Creek (family Campground )?

From Quincy, go west on County Road 414, to the intersection with Bucklin Road. Turn right on Bucklin Road and travel approximately 5 miles to Mill Creek Campground. From Oroville, go east on County Road 414, to the intersection with Bucklin Road. Turn left on Bucklin Road and travel approximately 5 miles to Mill Creek Campground.

Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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