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The best camping near Susanville with climbing
99% (1.1K) • 60 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Susanville
Butterfly Valley Yurt
1. Butterfly Valley Yurt
98%
(157)
35mi from Susanville · 1 site
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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$110
/ night
The Retreat on Big Grizzly Creek
2. The Retreat on Big Grizzly Creek
98%
(26)
41mi from Susanville · 1 site
Unique and peaceful Lost Sierra retreat within feet of Big Grizzly Creek. 5 minutes from Lake Davis. Minutes from Grizzly Ranch Golf Club. 1 hour from Reno, and 2.5 hours from Sacramento.
Nestled among towering trees and serene natural surroundings, The Retreat at Big Grizzly Creek is a tranquil haven located within feet of a gently flowing creek. As you enter the campsite, the refreshing sound of water trickling over smooth rocks immediately captures your attention, creating a symphony of nature's melodies.
The Retreat is located within minutes of the small railroad town of Portola, CA, 5 minutes from the boat launch at Lake Davis, and a couple of minutes from the public golf course, Grizzly Ranch. The property the campsite is on is over 3 acres with the creek being the western border. The property has numerous overlooks of the creek and surrounding fauna with a short hike. Currently, I am building a trail and a sitting area over the most perfect view atop a rock outcropping, perfect for sipping coffee in the morning or beer. No judgment here! We have big plans for this little piece of the earth we own and are excited the share it with you.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$89
/ night
Mill Creek Resort
3. Mill Creek Resort
98%
(2299)
48mi from Susanville · 32 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome! We’re Jillian and Joe, along with our sidekicks Sonora, Ayla and Rosalyn the brains and the brawn behind Mill Creek Resort. Since 2017, we have been pouring every ounce of our love and energy into this landmark 1930’s resort. We take great pride in honoring it's rich history while creating a space for the next generation of mountain adventurers.
Nestled in 12 acres of cedars and towering pines on the south side of Lassen Volcanic National Park, we offer 9 cabins open year-round, along with 20 campsites, some featuring glamping tents and 8 RV spots, two featuring a vintage 70's trailer and 2015 modern RV.
We hope your path leads you here to experience all that Lassen has to offer. Miles of trails, pristine waters, dark skies, and wildlife abound, all awaiting to be discovered.
Find your Wild, be kind, and leave no trace.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$28
/ night
Lassen National Forest
4. Lassen National Forest
96%
(67)
National forest 43mi from Susanville · 412 sites
Crossroads of California offers year-round recreation in volcanic, alpine, and wilderness terrain.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
Plumas National Forest
5. Plumas National Forest
95%
(67)
National forest 48mi from Susanville · 821 sites
Hike, cross-country ski, or even drive into the deep wilderness of this Sierra Nevada forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Davis Campground
6. Lake Davis Campground
45%
(10)
39mi from Susanville
The Forest Service decided they couldn't serve the public. Nothing has changed.
99% (1.1K) • 60 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Susanville
Butterfly Valley Yurt
1. Butterfly Valley Yurt
98%
(157)
35mi from Susanville · 1 site
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.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$110
/ night
The Retreat on Big Grizzly Creek
2. The Retreat on Big Grizzly Creek
98%
(26)
41mi from Susanville · 1 site
Unique and peaceful Lost Sierra retreat within feet of Big Grizzly Creek. 5 minutes from Lake Davis. Minutes from Grizzly Ranch Golf Club. 1 hour from Reno, and 2.5 hours from Sacramento.
Nestled among towering trees and serene natural surroundings, The Retreat at Big Grizzly Creek is a tranquil haven located within feet of a gently flowing creek. As you enter the campsite, the refreshing sound of water trickling over smooth rocks immediately captures your attention, creating a symphony of nature's melodies.
The Retreat is located within minutes of the small railroad town of Portola, CA, 5 minutes from the boat launch at Lake Davis, and a couple of minutes from the public golf course, Grizzly Ranch. The property the campsite is on is over 3 acres with the creek being the western border. The property has numerous overlooks of the creek and surrounding fauna with a short hike. Currently, I am building a trail and a sitting area over the most perfect view atop a rock outcropping, perfect for sipping coffee in the morning or beer. No judgment here! We have big plans for this little piece of the earth we own and are excited the share it with you.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$89
/ night
Mill Creek Resort
3. Mill Creek Resort
98%
(2299)
48mi from Susanville · 32 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome! We’re Jillian and Joe, along with our sidekicks Sonora, Ayla and Rosalyn the brains and the brawn behind Mill Creek Resort. Since 2017, we have been pouring every ounce of our love and energy into this landmark 1930’s resort. We take great pride in honoring it's rich history while creating a space for the next generation of mountain adventurers.
Nestled in 12 acres of cedars and towering pines on the south side of Lassen Volcanic National Park, we offer 9 cabins open year-round, along with 20 campsites, some featuring glamping tents and 8 RV spots, two featuring a vintage 70's trailer and 2015 modern RV.
We hope your path leads you here to experience all that Lassen has to offer. Miles of trails, pristine waters, dark skies, and wildlife abound, all awaiting to be discovered.
Find your Wild, be kind, and leave no trace.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from
$28
/ night
Lassen National Forest
4. Lassen National Forest
96%
(67)
National forest 43mi from Susanville · 412 sites
Crossroads of California offers year-round recreation in volcanic, alpine, and wilderness terrain.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
Plumas National Forest
5. Plumas National Forest
95%
(67)
National forest 48mi from Susanville · 821 sites
Hike, cross-country ski, or even drive into the deep wilderness of this Sierra Nevada forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Lake Davis Campground
6. Lake Davis Campground
45%
(10)
39mi from Susanville
The Forest Service decided they couldn't serve the public. Nothing has changed.
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Yu
October 2025
16 ft car
I absolutely loved camping at Mill Creek! The scenery was beautiful, and the sound of the creek flowing nearby made the whole trip feel extra peaceful. It felt so nice to escape for the weekend, relax, and just soak up nature. I also really appreciated that they offered firewood right there at the site. It made campfire time super convenient and stress-free!
Having cell signal was a nice bonus too, since it allowed me to stay connected with loved ones while still enjoying an unplugged vibe.
Everyone around was friendly and courteous. We did have a neighboring camper who got noisy at first, though they became more respectful once reminded about the quiet hours.
Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and I would definitely come back again!
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David
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
The tent camping was fun. The camp spot we got was a little small but overall it was nice. The neighbors are far enough where we had a lot of privacy.
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Casey
October 2025
3 nights at Mill Creek Resort
Loved this place! Clean, friendly staff, functional toilets, and cheap firewood! Would def come back again
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Tom
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Beautiful family friendly private campground. A lot of love goes into this place. We were in campsite 11 and felt it was pretty private and spacious. Bring leveling blocks though if you’re picky about a level camper. Would definitely recommend Mill Creek Resort
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Courtney
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Great spot right outside of Lassen. Would highly recommend
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Genevieve
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The Retreat on Big Grizzly Creek
This is a really great spot and we enjoyed our stay! We enjoyed the roaring creek next to us and hearing the water as we went to sleep and upon wake up! The tent was well built, felt cozy and secure. The propane heater provided was a MUST as we stayed mid-Oct and the nights were cold outside. It heated it up very quickly and we had to turn it down while we slept it got so toasty. While there are 2 options for parking, if we weren't able to park where we did (closer to the tent), it would have made for more difficult logistics. We just barely were able to get our full-sized truck backed down the path (between the posts) in order to park close to the tent. In muddy weather this might have been more challenging. FYI - you need to have some pretty decent backing up and maneuvering skills to back down through the gate, esp if you have a full sized truck like we did. We did navigate to this spot at night which was a bit challenging in the dark but everything worked out well. This is a nice, secluded and peaceful spot!
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Carrie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
The campsite is on a beautiful property with close proximity (about 1 hrish) from Lassen NP and 30 mins from town. There’s a beautiful creek that runs right through the land. Dog friendly and lots of dog friendly hikes near by. Loved our stay and would definitely come back!
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Shawn
September 2025
Tent
Very peaceful, friendly staff. Great area for visiting the Lassen Park. The tent site were clean, the washrooms clean. Good communication. I'd come back.
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Bridgette
September 2025
Tent
This camping spot is one of the best i’ve been too. The bathrooms are clean, other campers were super respectful, they sell wood and ice, and our camping spot was war distant to the creek below. I would absolutely come here again, very beautiful spot.
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David
September 2025
Group trip
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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Victoria
September 2025
Tent
Level tent site and ground was clean as there were nice wood chips spread out. Nice fire pit. Shower house close by this site.
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Victoria
September 2025
15 ft campervan
What a beautiful campground. I was doing a drive by and stayed one night only, wished I could stayed longer. The bathrooms were clean. I will come back. The people who work there were helpful.
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Corey
September 2025
With kids
Exactly as listed. Fun escape in the woods for the family and dog.
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Alecia
September 2025
With pets
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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Anthony
September 2025
With kids
Great space. Comfortable bed. Everything you need to make your stay easy and enjoyable, The stream and the property are beautiful.
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Nancy
August 2025
Tent
This campground is a great location. Nice vibe, the campsites are well spaced away from each other. GREAT restaurant down the road a few minutes.
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Jocelynne
August 2025
Tent
My husband and I camped here on a Wednesday night and it was very quiet and such a pretty spot. We got in late (about 9:30 pm) which normally makes me a bit nervous but there was something about the vibe of the campgrounds that made me feel at ease. The sounds of the creek in the distance, the smell of the trees, it just felt so cozy and welcoming!
Downsides: people walking by at 1 am flashing their flashlight directly at your tent. A bit spooked by that.
Upsides: not feeling like you’re totally alone in the woods because people were around but not too close that it felt crowded.
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Emily
August 2025
2 nights at The Retreat on Big Grizzly Creek
Loved the property! Perfect little getaway, so peaceful.
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Nathan
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
Awesome campground! Well maintained, beautiful area, and only 30 minutes from Lassen. Campsite #9 was just okay, it was quite sunny compared to the other sites and didn’t have much of a flat area to put a tent on. Would 100% comeback to Mill Creek campground but would try a different campsite.
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Ryan
August 2025
Tent
This was an excellent camp ground. Being deep in a forest away from everything was so relaxing. The creek flowing behind us as we slept was so comforting. Would definitely recommend to friends and family. Everyone was so friendly and helpful.
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