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Mill Creek Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
10[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]

Mill Creek Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Plumas National Forest[3]. Recreation.gov lists 10 standard nonelectric campsites, and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting on Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains[4]. Its listing shows 10 overnight campsites, all standard nonelectric[1]. Recreation.gov records show 7 sites that accept an RV or trailer and 10 that accept a tent[5]. Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[6]. It lists check-out at 12:00 PM[7]. The listing gives a maximum of 8 people per campsite at most sites[8]. The description says each site has a fire ring, a table and lockers for food, and that vault toilets and drinking water are available[4].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 10
Site types[1] 10 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Equipment[5] RV or trailer at 7 sites, tent at 10 sites
Pets[9] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[6] 2:00 PM
Check-out[7] 12:00 PM
People per site[8] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Mill Creek Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists Mill Creek Campground as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Mill Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov shows pets allowed at all 10 campsites with this detail listed[9].
Can RVs camp at Mill Creek Campground?
Recreation.gov records show 7 sites that accept an RV or trailer[5]. All sites are standard nonelectric[1].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[6] and check-out at 12:00 PM[7].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 10 overnight campsites at Mill Creek Campground: 10 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Mill Creek Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Mill Creek Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Plumas National Forest. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Recreation.gov description for Mill Creek Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Permitted equipment at Mill Creek Campground: 7 sites accept an RV or trailer and 10 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Check-in time at Mill Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-out time at Mill Creek Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Maximum people per campsite at Mill Creek Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Mill Creek Campground: yes at all 10 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.