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Wild Plum Campground is located on Haypress Creek in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. this facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Wild Plum Loop Trail can be accessed from the campground. The 2.5-mile trail is open to hiking and horseback riding and provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and Haypress Trail. The scenic and historic town of Sierra City is just two miles from the campground. A variety of lodging and dining options are available.
The campground offers several single-family sites, many of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground's two smaller loops have paved roads and parking spurs; the larger upper loop has a gravel road and spurs.
The campground is situated on the banks of Haypress Creek. A forest of hardwood and pine trees covers the area, offering pleasant shade. Many rocks, from early gold dredging activity, cover the forest floor. Several sites overlook the creek.
Wild Plum Campground is located about 1 mile east of historic Sierra City which is on the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and scenic mountain vistas. Gold Lakes Basin offers boating, fishing, biking, and hiking. Boating, fishing, and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about 7 miles north of the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the basin. Over 30 miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack branch out across the area and the Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed from with in the campground as well as at a few spots in the Lakes Basin area. The historic town of Sierra City offers historic and cultural attractions, restaurants, shops, churches, and vistor information.
From Sierra City travel north (east) on Highway 49 for about a half a mile, turn right onto Wild Plum Rd and continue for another 1.5 miles. You will arrive at Wild Plum Campground after crossing the Haypress Creek bridge.
Great spot. Lots of shade. Most spots close to the creek.
There is only one pull through spot which is really nice.
Lots of nice hikes. Just a really nice chill place.
Very quite unless there's alot of kids lol.
Highly recommend.
best time camping in ages! even though our tent was way too small (it's been a while) we had an amazing time. the river was breathtaking, and the sound of the rushing water was awesome even though it made me want to pee. can't wait to go back!
the most beautiful and magical camping experience you can ever have is Wild Plum Campground it's set in the redwood forest with a gorgeous river running through it and a beautiful FernGully Wild Plum is the beautiful campsite we all dream about when we think about going camping it's definite must-see!
Took a chance with this one, first come first serve, but lucked out (on a Sunday). It lived up to its hype- it's a peaceful campground, nestled among pine, cedar, and Douglas fir, sites have plenty of space, close to neighbors but not too close, walking distance to several bracingly cold swimming holes and a short hike to a gorgeous waterfall. The bathrooms were in great shape we got there (but two days later they were extra stinky). Easy to get to from Hwy 49. Camp host was full of personality- but more importantly she was present and helpful.
My friends and I drove 10 hours from the inland empire to camp at this campground. we got lot 6 and it absolutely beautiful. we went in july and the supposed creek was a raging river (due to rain and snow melting), nonetheless the river provided a beautiful experience, white noise to sleep in, and the ability to not hear your fellow campers (not that any one was super loud anyways). we went hiking along the pct by loves falls and wild plum loop trail, both stunning. my only wish would be for them to have showers lol but bathing in the river wasn’t all that bad just freezing cold. even in july the high was about 75 and the low was about 45 so if sleeping in a tent i’d bring an air mattress as the ground is often moist and cold and PLENTY of blankets/sleeping bags. bugs are obviously there but with a citronella candle lit we were fine! if tent camping bring plenty of non perishable food and water the nearest store in sierra city SEVERELY over charges ( i paid about 50 for a couple water bottles sodas and snacks) id only go there for an emergency items. overall it was such an amazing experience and we are thinking about planning our next camping trip there
