3.8513 reviewsPrice
$16 - $32/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
52 campsites
Season
Open mid-April throu...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$16 - $32/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
52 campsites
Season
Open mid-April throu...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Upper Lake, CA, near State Rt. 20 and Main St.
Anglers and kayakers who want fast ramp access to Lake Pillsbury will do well here. Lower-numbered sites sit closest to the water with open lake views, and species like rainbow trout, black bass, and steelhead make the fishing genuinely worthwhile. Arrive by Thursday before any s
No potable water on-site is a hard logistical fact, not a minor footnote. Add that both loops cluster sites closely with little screening, quiet hours enforcement is a recurring complaint in reviews, and anyone hoping for a quiet, private setup should look at a different campgrou
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<p>Nature trail directly across from campground. Boat launching ramp nearby.</p>
The elevation is 1,880 ft. The campground has two unnamed loops, one of which is alongside Pillsbury Lake, in a stand of Douglas fir. The loop with lower numbered campsites is more open with Manzanita providing limited privacy between sites. The other loop is more shaded with a grass understory and little privacy. This loop has no view of the lake while the other has some campsites with a view. Some sites have a cement cook oven, pedestal grille, and/or a cement fire ring without grille. Limited groceries are available at Soda Creek Grocery - intersection of Rt. M1 and Soda Creek Rd.
Open mid-April through mid-September
Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres and is used to generate power. Hiking: Sunset Nature Trail (foot) - 1 mile Lakeshore Trail (foot and horse) - 4 miles Fishing: Black bass, Rainbow trout, Sunfish, salmon, and Steelhead
Lake Pillsbury is 2,280 acres and is used to generate power.
The parking aprons are paved and all are about same size.
In Upper Lake, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 20 and Main St., take Main St. 0.9 miles to Elk Mountain Rd. (a.k.a. County Rt. 301 and Forest Rt. M1). Turn left onto Elk Mountain Rd. and go 27.1 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right, staying on Rt. M1 and go 4.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
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Summer delivers the fullest lake experience. Daytime highs run mid-70s to mid-90s°F with cool nights in the 50s. Water levels stay steady for boating, fishing, and multi-day paddles. July and August weekends get crowded, so reserve early. Fire restrictions are possible during peak summer. Longer daylight hours make this the best time for motorboating and launching kayaks.
Summer offers fullest lake experience for boating, fishing and paddling; high use on holiday weekends.
Potable water is not available at this site.
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