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Gansner Bar Campground (CA)

Plumas National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundPlumas National ForestCalifornia⭐ 3.7 (7)
Gansner Bar Campground (CA)
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Gansner Bar Campground (CA) in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.

About Gansner Bar Campground (CA)

Gansner Bar Campground is located on Highway 70 just east of the Highway 89 intersection; just east of where Spanish Creek and Indian Creek merge together to create the east branch of the North Fork Feather River. The campground is very popular. Although the campground has been recently upgraded, it still holds the charm that it did in years past. Gansner Bar campground offers several single-family campsites that acc

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We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~444 mi from LA

Ratings

3.7★★★★☆7 ratings
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❓ Gansner Bar Campground (CA) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Gansner Bar Campground (CA)?

Gansner Bar Campground (CA) in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Gansner Bar Campground (CA) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Gansner Bar Campground (CA) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Gansner Bar Campground (CA) and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.

Is Gansner Bar Campground (CA) a good campground?

Gansner Bar Campground (CA) holds an average rating of 3.7/5 from 7 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Gansner Bar Campground (CA) located?

Gansner Bar Campground (CA) is located in Plumas National Forest, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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