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Wild Plum Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Reservations
recreation.gov
Nearest dump station
Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station · 5.6 mi
Nearest water fill
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 71.5 mi
Coordinates
39.5668, -120.6026
Last verified
September 18, 2026
39.5668° N · 120.6026° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Wild Plum Campground is located one mile east of Sierra City on Haypress Creek off the Wild Plum Road. There are 47 campsites, piped water, vault toilets, and it is near the Kentucky Mine and Sierra County Historical Park.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Wild Plum Campground free?

No. Wild Plum Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Wild Plum Campground?

From Sierra City: Drive 1 mile east of Sierra City on Hwy 49. Campground is 1 1/2 on Wild Plum Road along Haypress Creek.

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What are the rules at Wild Plum Campground?

Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area

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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