3.258 reviewsThis campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
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$15/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
8 campsites
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This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$15/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
8 campsites
Season
This campground will...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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Solitude-seekers who haul their own water and don't mind dirt roads will find this place hard to beat in July or August. Sites are spread far enough through the conifers that other campers rarely register, and Quincy is close enough for a resupply run without breaking the forest
No potable water on site is a hard stop if you're not prepared to haul everything in. The nearby meadow draws bears and other wildlife after dark, and a few reviewers found the nighttime noise unsettling, so light sleepers who spook easily should know what they're signing up for.
Reference information about Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Deanes Valley Campground is located approximately 7 miles southwest of Quincy along the 24N28 Road in the Meadow Valley area. It is one of the few campgrounds on the Mt. Hough Ranger District that allows OHV trail access directly from the campground. </p><p>There is a vault toilet, but no piped water.</p><p>There are a total of 7 campsites that operate on a "first come-first serve" basis. Several sites are along the creek. The campground accommodates both tents and small trailers.</p>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable warm, dry weather and full trail access — expect daytime highs around 70–85°F and cool nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s at 4,524 ft. The forest canopy provides pleasant shade, making hiking and accessing nearby OHV routes comfortable even during hotter valley spells, and all trailheads and access roads are most likely to be clear. Campsite crowds remain low overall (it’s only eight first-come sites), though weekend occupancy rises in July–August, so plan midweek/n Peak months: July, August, September, June Avoid: December, January, February
Summer offers most reliable conditions (70–85°F days), and campground is pleasant and quiet then.
Each of the 8 campsites includes a fire ring, food storage box, and picnic table. One vault toilet is located on site; there is no potable water, no trash facilities, and visitors must bring their own firewood.
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