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Spring Creek

Plumas National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundLake TahoeCalifornia⭐ 4.2 (50)
Spring Creek
🟢 6 open windows right now — soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 7 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Spring Creek in California has 6 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Aug 31–Thu Sep 3. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →opened 12h ago👥 4 in a row, AREA SPRING CREEK #007–AREA SPRING CREEK #010 next to each othersites #002, #004, #007, #008, #009, #010, #012, #013, #021, #022, #023, #031, #035
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites #026
Wed Sep 2 – Fri Sep 42 nightsbook these dates →sites #027
Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #002, #004, #010, #021, #023
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →sites #033
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #026

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Spring Creek over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 4–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

📍 ~418 mi from LA💵 $38/nightStandard Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.2★★★★☆48 ratings
5★27
4★11
3★4
2★3
1★3
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon0.9/4
T-Mobile0.6/4
AT&T0.3/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Spring Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Spring Creek?

Spring Creek 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 much does it cost to camp at Spring Creek?

Campsite fees at Spring Creek run about $38/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Spring Creek when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Spring Creek often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Spring Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Spring Creek over the last 30 days, on 19 separate days, most of them for stays 4–9 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Spring Creek a good campground?

Spring Creek holds an average rating of 4.2/5 from 50 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Spring Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Spring Creek, Verizon rates highest at 0.9 out of 5 from 14 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Spring Creek located?

Spring Creek is located in Lake Tahoe, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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