Adventure
Wild Plum
California · Nearby: north of Truckee & Sierraville (CA)
Wild Plum is in Nevada City, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
YUBA RIVER RANGER DISTRICT
44.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe24.7 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Wild Plum. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (24 of 24 RV sites list a length) Listing
- Hookups & power
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
- Pull-through / back-in
- 1 pull-through, 45 back-in Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 44.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 24.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Accessible Vault Toilets
- Creek Access
- Drinking Water
- Host
- Paved Roads
- Pets Allowed
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
- Rated 4.0★ across 154 guest reviews.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Sites that match your setup
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 39 ftNo hookups
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 43 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
✓ Fits your setup
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$24/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Wild Plum, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundPass Creek Campground5.7 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee27.6 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comeEast Meadow Campground5.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestFindley Campground6.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
View calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov
No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 47 sites.
| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 033 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 005 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 020 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 046 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 035 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 038 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 047 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 032 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 045 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 042 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 022 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 021 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 044 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 040 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 043 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 034 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 039 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 037 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 041 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Wild Plum: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Wild Plum?
- Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (24 of 24 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Wild Plum have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Wild Plum?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Wild Plum?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Recent guest reviews
Tristen M ★ 4 · Oct 2025Very nice campground with some fun trails near by. Only downside is the sites are pretty close together, but other than that it was awesome!
Karla B ★ 5 · Sep 2025The facilities were clean. The campground was nearly empty midweek during our visit. We had a great family camping experience.
Tammy B ★ 5 · Aug 2025Tucked away a couple of miles off the highway on Haypress Creek, this campground is laid out about perfectly. It’s in the midst of some steep terrain and heavy tree cover, so cell reception and STARLINK use are severely impaired, but you get used to that in no time. A place to relax and enjoy some hiking and fishing.
Location
YUBA RIVER RANGER DISTRICT
44.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
24.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Wild Plum Campground sits on the banks of Haypress Creek in the North Yuba River area, a quiet pocket of hardwood and pine where early gold-dredging rocks still stud the forest floor. The site is managed by Tahoe National Forest and offers 47 campsites in total: 24 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and 23 tent-only sites, so party size and rig type are easy to match to a spot. Many sites have creek views and each campsite includes a picnic table and a campfire ring; vault toilets and drinking water are available on site. The campground is laid out in three loops two smaller loops with …
Amenities
Accessible Vault ToiletsCreek AccessDrinking WaterHostPaved RoadsPets AllowedSelf Pay StationShadeTrailhead ParkingWater SpigotWaterfront Sites
Nearby activities
CampingBackpackingHuntingHikingFishingBikingHorseback RidingKayakingMountain BikingWater AccessScenic DriveSwimming
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (24 of 24 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 1 pull-through, 45 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 20 paved, 26 gravel site driveways; 1 hike-in site
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Cell signal
- Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 0 (49 reports), AT&T 0 (42 reports), T-Mobile 0 (20 reports)
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 46 of 46 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 44.5 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 24.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
- Not listed — check with campground
Check availability
For your RV
- Longest RV site listed here: 45 ft.
- No dump station listed — check with the provider.
- Hookup sites listed (type not always specified).
Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
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Read comparison →Where Wild Plum fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (21.8 mi) · Donner Memorial State Park (26.1 mi) · Lakeside (Truckee) (26.2 mi)
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