Philbrook
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Philbrook is a National Forest campground near Butte, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,600 ft
40.0283, -121.4664 in Butte. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Philbrook?
No. Philbrook is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Philbrook?
Camping at Philbrook is free.
Who manages Philbrook?
Philbrook is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Philbrook
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to Philbrook, in a straight line: Feather Falls (waterfall, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
Cherry Hill
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $14 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $14 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Butte and campgrounds in Butte.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30