The best dog-friendly campgrounds near Caribou, California

Camping with your pet in Caribou is straightforward—over 2,200 sites welcome furry companions, so you won’t need to hunt for a spot that fits. Expect a solid range: some sites start at just $18 a night, with an average around $55. You’ll find pet-friendly campsites where campfires are allowed, toilets are available, and trails cut straight through pine and redwood. Fishing, wildlife-watching, and hiking top the local to-do list. For campsites with real character, check out Mill Creek Resort (851 reviews), Maple Creek Ranch (360 reviews), or Sierra Sol Camp (328 reviews). Locals know these sites for quiet trails, friendly hosts, and space for your dog to stretch out. Bring your leash, pack your hiking boots, and settle in—Caribou’s pet-friendly camping scene is no fuss and full of options.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Caribou

Camping with your pet in Caribou is straightforward—over 2,200 sites welcome furry companions, so you won’t need to hunt for a spot that fits. Expect a solid range: some sites start at just $18 a night, with an average around $55. You’ll find pet-friendly campsites where campfires are allowed, toilets are available, and trails cut straight through pine and redwood. Fishing, wildlife-watching, and hiking top the local to-do list. For campsites with real character, check out Mill Creek Resort (851 reviews), Maple Creek Ranch (360 reviews), or Sierra Sol Camp (328 reviews). Locals know these sites for quiet trails, friendly hosts, and space for your dog to stretch out. Bring your leash, pack your hiking boots, and settle in—Caribou’s pet-friendly camping scene is no fuss and full of options.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Caribou

1. Butterfly Valley Yurt

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(157)

11mi from Caribou · 1 site · Lodging

Beautiful mountain property with Doug fir, sugar pine, oak, white fir, incense cedar, Ponderosa pine, alders, willow. Butterfly Valley is within walking distance of Butterfly Valley Botanical Area, a protected area with many native carnivorous plants. Two minute drive to Butterfly Beach on Spanish Creek, one of the best swimming holes in Plumas County. Right in the heart of the scenic Feather River and Lost Sierra, home of world-renowned hiking, biking, fishing, backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, white water rafting and more. This is truly a special property! Quincy is a thriving mountain community of 5,000 residents, the county seat of Plumas County, home of Feather River College and High Sierra Music Festival, restaurants, and a microbrewery.

2. Genesee Camp

98%

(108)

21mi from Caribou · 1 site · Tent, RV

I fell in love with this piece of property years ago, and finally was able to build my dream home here. I rescue unwanted dogs from certain euthanasia who have been abandoned or abused, and provide them a forever home.  Now I want to share my beautiful wooded property where they can run, swim, investigate, play, and enjoy a free-range lifestyle. Campers and their canine family members are welcome to come and enjoy the outdoors.

3. Mimi’s Hideaway

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17mi from Caribou · 1 site · RV

Mimi’s hideaway is ideal for fully contained RVs up to 28ft. (sorry, no tent camping). We are located in the town of Chester/ Lake Almanor. The site sits on the edge of a beautiful 70 acre meadow where you can explore the historical Olsen barn, complete with barn owl. Follow the trail a short walk from your site to get epic views of Mt. Lassen,hiking, and fishing. Watch wildlife, birds, and the moonrise while relaxing at the table with built in fire pit. Also available is full hook up (with 50/30 electric, water, and sewer), BBQ, trash, and Mt. Views. Pets welcome, especially if they play with Indy the border collie. We are located with in a short drive to beaches, boating, water sports rentals, kayaking, hiking, fishing, off roading, and Mt. Lassen National Park.

4. Historic Grande Finale Mining Camp

5.4mi from Caribou · 1 site · Tent, RV

Discover the hidden gem of Butte Valley mining district in Plumas County, California, where history and adventure intertwine! Nestled within this picturesque landscape, The Grande Finale offers a unique camping experience. Just a mile from the historic community of Seneca and situated along the North Fork of the Feather River, you can relax, hike and immerse yourself in the storied history of the region. Whether you're a history buff, nature enthusiast, or seeking a peaceful retreat, this camping spot promises an unforgettable adventure. Book your stay now and be part of the legacy! Getting There Property is located ~9 miles down a dirt road in the bottom of a canyon with the North Fork of the Feather River at the bottom of it. Normal sedans should be OK getting down to the property if you drive slowly and are careful. Travel trailers are also fine but you should be cautious taking anything larger than 30 feet. Once you start down the road there is no place to turn around until you are at the bottom of the canyon. Campsites * Two locations to choose from Notes About the Property * There is no cellular reception at the property. * I have used Starlink here in the past and it works great. * A fire in 2021 burned much of the tree coverage. Campsite 1 has very little tree coverage. Campsite 2 is nestled among trees. * The property used to be an operating gold mine. There is old equipment onsite. DO NOT climb or touch any of the old equipment! Activities * Fishing on the river * Gold panning * Hiking - the historic town of Seneca is ~2 miles from the property * Wildlife viewing Rules * No camp fires * Do not touch or climb on any of the equipment onsite * Do not feed any wildlife * Keep all food and trash secure from wildlife

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5. Off-Grid Mtn Getaway in the Pines

47mi from Caribou · 3 sites · Lodging

Stax & Summer’s Off-Grid Haven Fourteen acres of raw land in the foothills near Brownsville/Oregon House — solar well, oak and manzanita trees, and a bunch of mellow animals. I’ve lived here for over a decade, mostly off-grid, and the land is still unfolding. There are a couple of donkeys, some goats, a small flock of chickens and quail, two super-chill dogs (Stax and Summer Grass), and a cat named Mike. All friendly, all part of the rhythm. If you’re cool with animals, you’ll love it. If you’re not, this probably isn’t the spot for you. You can park your trailer, post up in your rig, or camp under the trees. Bring what you need and make yourself at home. There’s space to be left alone, make some art, dig in the dirt, fix a few things, or just sit with it. If you’re solid and grounded, we can talk trade — especially if I’m off the property and need someone to keep an eye on the crew. It could turn into something longer, or it could just be a stop along your way. The water is good, and solar runs the well. There are no power plugs unless you’ve got your own setup. Cell service is spotty unless you know where to stand. No tweakers. No drama — and not the fake kind.

Public campgrounds near Caribou

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Queen Lily Campground

3.3mi from Caribou · 12 sites · in Plumas National Forest

North Fork Campground

3.6mi from Caribou · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest

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Gansner Bar Campground

4.8mi from Caribou · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest

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Hallsted Campground

6.6mi from Caribou · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Plumas National Forest

September 2017 North Shore Campgrounds. Feeling the water during a hot summer day. We regret not jumping in sooner!

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Almanor Campground

10mi from Caribou · 20 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lassen National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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David

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Butterfly Valley Yurt

The Butterfly Yurt is the perfect glamping spot! It's private, comfortable, and has just enough amenities to make the stay easy yet with the camping feel. Lori and Lucky were great hosts -- nearby if needed but out of sight and earshot. The location is great for access to Quincy, the Feather River canyon, the Lakes region (the hike to the Sierra Buttes lookout is epic!), swimming, hot springs, etc. Or just laze on the yurt's deck with a cup of coffee and read. We hope to go back again soon.

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Thad

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

7 nights at Mimi’s Hideaway

Awesome spot for a relaxing stay and even better host. Highly recommended!!

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Corey

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Butterfly Valley Yurt

Exactly as listed. Fun escape in the woods for the family and dog.

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Alecia

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Butterfly Valley Yurt

This was our first time camping in a yurt- or any premade structure for that matter! I couldn’t complain about a single thing, there was so much more provided in the yurt than we could have imagined. There is basically a full kitchen set up witch dishes and utensils, extra blankets, fire wood for the fire place, A SHOWER, toilet paper, lighters, even cooking oil! It was such a relaxing get away for my family and I. We had such a blast exploring the property, going to the swimming hole basically 3 minutes away, and just enjoying each others company. Although the structure itself is rather close to the home, it still feels so secluded and like you’re right in the middle of nowhere. If you’re thinking about pulling the trigger on something nice for camping, don’t bother looking anywhere else!

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Justin

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Genesee Camp

Awesome camp. Nice having the creek about 100 yards away. Quiet, flat location. Great basecamp to explore the area.

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Justin

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Genesee Camp

Kristine’s land was amazing, precut fire wood, water and even fresh table cloth on the tables onsite. Private spacious and clean!!! Even had portable toilets. Made dry camping easy and comfortable. Plenty of space for tents. Would highly recommend to anyone!

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Ed

August 2025

22 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Mimi’s Hideaway

Peaceful, quiet spot backing up to open space and a historic barn. Loved looking out over the grassland at about sunset. Electricity, sewer, and water are all available. Love the well behaved dog.

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Emily

August 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Genesee Camp

This really is a perfect as everyone says it is. We had an ideal couple of days relaxing at the river and letting our dogs run around to their hearts’ content. Kristine is the most thoughtful host- everything you could need is there but nothing superfluous. It’s as close to a wilderness site as you would want. Just ideal.

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Lori

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Genesee Camp

We loved camping on Kris's property. The campsite was huge, she provided wood and water. The porta potties were very clean. The river was wonderful, our dogs who are new to camping had an absolute ball. They ran, played, played and swam in the river, and wore themselves out. It was peaceful, and beautiful. We plan to return with the whole family (17 of us). Thank you so much Kris for a great experience.

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Todd

August 2025

With kids

2 nights at Butterfly Valley Yurt

Awesome place. Lori was great and very attentive. Would stay there again!

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Jamie

August 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Genesee Camp

The family plus the dogs absolutely loved camping on Kristines land! The creek is not even a 10 minute walk away and has the most spectacular views. The kids enjoyed catching crawdads while the dogs enjoyed the grassy island bank. The sky at night is out of this world, we saw so many shooting stars. Kristine provided nicely stacked firewood, multiple gallons of water and answered all questions we had. Site is close enough to town that one night when no one wanted to cook, we could easily drive down the road and enjoy a local store/restaurant "Grizzly Bites" that had awesome food.

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Lili

July 2025

2 nights at Butterfly Valley Yurt

Beautiful secluded cabin. Clean has everything you need for this type of cabin. Keith was very nice and helpful. I would go back.

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Jimmy

July 2025

23 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Mimi’s Hideaway

We had a great stay at Mimi’s! Our dog loved playing with Indie. Indie was so kind, well-trained and respectful. Mimi was very helpful upon arrival. The outdoor set up and yard was beautiful . We stayed for 2 night as we were making a visit to Burney falls. After a full day out it was nice to come back to our RV with the full hook-ups. Would recommend and hope to visit again in the future!

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Liz

July 2025

17 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mimi’s Hideaway

The spot is at the end of a driveway next to her house and backyard. The view of the field, barn, and water are beautiful and it was very peaceful. Having hookups was a convenient bonus. Mimi was warm and welcoming, and we really enjoyed chatting with her about the area and her background and travels. Her dog, Indy, is amazing, and our son loved playing fetch with him in the mornings and evenings (as far as he was concerned, Indy was the highlight of the trip). The location is right by Lake Almanour and 40 minutes from Lassen Visitor Center; while we found it more convenient to camp inside Lassen to see the park, if you don't plan to spend all your time in the park (and even if you do), it's a great option. In fact, we loved Mimi's and missed it as soon as we relocated to the Manzanita Campground. We can't recommend it enough!

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Paul

July 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Genesee Camp

Huge property that abuts national forest land with Indian Creek only 100 yards away. The convenience to the creek is the big draw. Kids and dog had a great time splashing in the water. Kids saw trout (but sadly I didn’t catch anything). Site is moderately wooded, away from the house and road so is quiet. Very private given the size of her property and the fact it abuts NFS land. Site had plenty of space for multiple tents and cars. Sandy layer that was deposited by a recent flood makes a comfortable nights sleep. Owner provided tons of firewood and jugs of potable water and clean porta potties. Note that the area burned during the Dixie fire. The property itself and the immediate area did not but some hillsides are scarred.

Briza

July 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Genesee Camp

This was our first time camping and it was such a lovely experience at Genesee Camp. We had such a fun time and Kristine gladly guided us to camp! It was beautiful and serene. I would recommend this campsite to anyone I know. The creek was gorgeous and we even saw deer from afar! Our pup loved it too!

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Elena

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Genesee Camp

This place is absolutely gorgeous and peaceful. It was heaven on earth for the family. Our dogs had a great time chasing dear and just exploring the space. We unfortunately had to leave a day early for personal reasons but I would come back every weekend if I could.

Francis

July 2025

16 ft car

With pets

2 nights at Genesee Camp

Kristine’s property was amazing! It’s beautiful, spacious, and private. The creek was a few min walk. There’s a town nearby where we bought ice cream and milkshakes. Our family (and very happy off-leashed dog) definitely enjoyed our stay and would come back. Highly recommend Kristine’s place!

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madelynn

July 2025

Group trip

1 night at Butterfly Valley Yurt

absolutely wonderful stay! we loved the yurt! hands down best place to go stargazing

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Linda

July 2025

22 ft campervan

2 nights at Mimi’s Hideaway

Mimi is an excellent host and generally great person to converse with, but she’s also good about giving guests personal space if desired. The site was level with an electric hookup and waste dump. While it’s essentially in her side yard, we were free to use the deck and yard, especially to toss balls to her border collie. We also faced a huge land trust meadow and 1800’s barn with a distant view of the lake. Overall, a wonderful experience!