Upper Jamison Creek Campground (Plumas-Eureka SP)
Blairsden-Graeagle, CA 96103
Overview
Upper Jamison Creek Campground is nestled within the Plumas Eureka State Park which is located in the northern Sierra Nevada. This campground is popular with history buffs that want to learn more about the gold mining history of the region and explore historical buildings and the museum.
It has 60 sites that can accommodate tents, RVs up to 28 feet, and trailers up to 24 feet. 41 sites are suitable for RVs and trailers, while 19 sites are tent-only. They also have a Camp Lisa, a group camping site that is tent-only.
The campground is open from mid-May to late September or early October, weather depending, and at the elevation of 5,140 feet, it stays generally cooler in the summer months than other campgrounds at sea level.
While there is a dump station at Upper Jamison Creek, there are no hookups. Each campsite has a fire grill, tables, and a food storage locker.
Dogs are allowed on most paved roads but are not allowed on most trails within the park, and neither are they allowed on ski trails.
Best Campsites at Upper Jamison Creek Campground (Plumas-Eureka SP)
Below are Power Camper’s recommended sites if you want to have the best experience at Upper Jamison Creek Campground.
Sites 6 to 22
- RV friendly
- Newer campsites
- Site 11 is awesome
- Up to 28 feet RVs allowed
- Nearby streams
- Fishing available
Sites 26 to 70
- Older
- Smaller
- Not all sites are level
Unique Experiences
- Bring family and friends and enjoy an adventure visiting the many historical and cultural sites within the campground.
- Visit the museum and visitor center and learn more about the rich gold mining history of the area.
- Make use of the opportunity of hiking on the many hiking trails whilst enjoying the spectacular scenic views around you.
- Enjoy winter recreation by going cross-country skiing.
- Hike a section of the iconic Pacific Crest Trail
- Go on a guided horseback tour and explore the scenic Deanes Valley or Lakes Basin.
- Go boating in the nearby Lake Davis, Lower Bucks Lake, or Antelope Lake.
Upper Jamison Creek Campground (Plumas-Eureka SP) Campground Rules
Pet Friendly
YesMax Trailer/RV Length
24 feet max trailer length / 28 feet max RV lengthMax People per Site
8 (including children)Max Vehicles per Site
2Fires Allowed
YesUpper Jamison Creek Campground (Plumas-Eureka SP) Reservation Information
Reservations Allowed?
Reservations Required?
YesReservations for Jamison Creek Campground can be made at www.ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling 800-444-7275. Each night is $35 for every campsite. Only 8 people maximum per site, is allowed, including children. Extra vehicles may have extra charges applied.
Ensure you have the following information to make a reservation:
- Park selections
- The date you wish to start camping
- Type and size of camping equipment
- Number of people that will occupy the campsite
- Number of nights you wish to camp
- Alternative park and camping date choices
- Your phone number and area code
- Method of payment/Credit card number and expiration date
- Mailing address
Group Camping Reservations
There is a group site called Camp Lisa. Reservations for the group camp can be made at www.ReserveCalifornia.com or by calling 800-444-7275.
It is advised to make reservations 7 days to 6 months in advance. The campground is open from early May through October.
Campsite Reservation Cancellations
If you withdraw a reservation, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $7.99 per reservation. Cancellations are accepted online or by phone at (800) 444-PARK (7275). This service is accessible from 8 am to 6 pm seven days a week. Customers who cancel after 6 pm the day before arrival will be charged a $7.99 cancellation fee and will forfeit the cost for one night as well as the $7.99 reservation fee.
Upper Jamison Creek Campground (Plumas-Eureka SP) Campground Cost
Standard Campsite
$35Activities
Fishing
Hiking
Bike Trails
Backpacking
Horseback Riding
Photography
Amenities
RV/Trailers
Hookups
Pull Through Spots
Pet Friendly
ADA Sites
Showers
Grills
Campfire Rings
Visitors/Rec Center
Picnic Tables
Wood for Sale
Storage Lockers
Potable Water
Directions
FAQs
Nearby Campgrounds to Upper Jamison Creek Campground (Plumas-Eureka SP)
Here are some other campgrounds in the area for you to plan your next vacation. Let’s see how they stack up against Upper Jamison Creek!
Lakes Basin Campground
With over 20 lakes nearby, Lakes Basin Campground is the perfect place to go boating and fishing. Lakes Basin Campground is also nestled higher at 6,445 feet compared to the 5,140 feet of Jamison Creek.
However, Lakes Basin campground only has vault toilets while Jamison Creek has flush toilets and potable water. Both campgrounds offer no hookups. Lakes Basin is open year-round, weather permitting, while Jamison Creek is only open from May to October. Lakes Basin costs $32 a night while Jamison Creek is similarly priced at $35.
Gold Lake Campground
Gold Lake is at an elevation of 6,400 feet while Upper Jamison Creek is at 5,140 feet. Like Lakes Basin, Gold Lake only has vault toilets, but porta-potties are available from May to October.
Gold Lake costs $21 for a site with a maximum of 6 people, while Jamison Creek costs $35 for a maximum of 8. Both sites have no hookups, and Gold Lake doesn’t have potable water. With only 37 sites, Gold Lake is also way smaller than Jamison Creek which has 60. Gold Lake can accommodate vehicles up to 35 feet, while the maximum length at Jamison Creek is 28 feet.
Salmon Creek Campground
With only 31 sites, Salmon Creek is much smaller than Jamison Creek’s 60. Salmon Creek has only 7 sites for RVs, while Jamison Creek has over 40. Both campgrounds have no hookups and are at a similar elevation, with Salmon Creek being at 5,760 feet and Jamison Creek being at 5,140 feet.
Like Gold Lake and Lakes Basin campgrounds, Salmon Creek only has vault toilets and piped water, while Jamison Creek has flush toilets. The fee for Salmon Creek is $24, while Jamison Creek costs $35. Both campgrounds are open from May to October.
Calpine Lookout Campground
Calpine Lookout Campground isn’t actually a campground but is a cabin located in a forest fire lookout tower that is lit and heated with its own propane tank. The cabin measures 14 feet by 14 feet and has only two twin beds, while Jamison Creek is a large campground with 60 sites.
Fires are generally not permitted during the summer months at Calpine Lookout because of wildfire restrictions. In Jamison Creek, fires are permitted year-round in designated fire rings as long as you adhere to fire restrictions.
Calpine is popular with people who want to enjoy the endless array of stars and meteorites or the spectacular views of the surrounding mountains. Unlike Jamison Creek which has flush toilets, the cabin at Calpine Lookout only has a vault toilet.
