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WILD PLUM

We watch every site at WILD PLUM 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

100% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak May–Jul·47 sites

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Park favorites

The 10 most popular campsites at WILD PLUM

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (May–Jul). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 035

Best here

Ranked #1 of 47

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 6 · Waterfront

Site 038

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 47

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 6 · Waterfront

Site 040

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 47

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 6 · Waterfront

Site 036

Top pick

Ranked #4 of 47

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 6 · Waterfront

Site 016

Standout

Ranked #5 of 47

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Waterfront

Site 032

Standout

Ranked #6 of 47

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 6 · Waterfront

Site 003

Standout

Ranked #7 of 47

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

Site 007

Standout

Ranked #8 of 47

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Waterfront

Site 012

Standout

Ranked #9 of 47

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 6 · Waterfront

Site 028

Standout

Ranked #10 of 47

STANDARD · Sleeps 6 · Electric

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About this park

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.

Recreation
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.

Nearby
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.