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This campground sustained severe damage from the Dixie Fire in 2021. Visitors should always check Alerts and Notices on the Plumas National Forest website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/plumas/alerts-notices
This nine unit campground is located approximately eight miles northwest of Frenchman Lake. This is a quiet campground situated along a small creek. Vault toilets, tables, fire rings and food lockers are provided. There is no water or garbage service. Pack out all trash.
From Portola head east on Highway 70 to Beckwourth. Turn left on County Road 111 and proceed north for approximately nine miles to Forest Service Road 26N70. Proceed approximately nine miles to campground.
THIS WAS MY ULTIMATE HAPPY PLACE & MY "PEACE & JOY!"
I fell in love with my soul mate & we have our initials carved in one of the few trees left standing! Conklin was THE PERFECT CAMPING PLACE IN EVERY WAY & WHERE My first child took her first bath there in the pond, all my kids, learned how to swim, went on their first camping trips, first caught fish & crawdads; etc. So needless to say I WILL ALWAYS a very special connection to this hidden oasis.....BUT this year seeing the damage done by the fires......was seriously got wrenching in heartbreaking!
HOWEVER!!
Next year it should be back to be a truly magical & best kept treasure once again! I can hardly wait to see how Conklin when rise from the ashes, quit literally.......& shows us all just how beautiful a refining renewal really can be!
Stayed here 4 days, no fees, 1 pit toilet, lots of Jeffrey Pines, road is very rough driving to it, creek is about a foot wide, no potable water on site, and very quiet. I think people use it as a dog park. Nearby peak mountain is awesome to climb with great views of the entire valley.
This campsite is truly a hidden gem! No fees, clean toilet, surrounded by beautiful nature. There’s no spigot for water, but a very clean stream is located at the edge of camp. Bring your water filter and drink all you want!
