Canyon Creek
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Canyon Creek is a National Forest campground near Nevada, 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
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
On site: Toilets.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,000 ft
39.4374, -120.5799 in Nevada. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Canyon Creek?
No. Canyon Creek 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 Canyon Creek?
Camping at Canyon Creek is free.
Who manages Canyon Creek?
Canyon Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Canyon Creek
Swimming nearby
Nearest to Canyon Creek, in straight-line miles: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 23 miles), and Purdon Crossing (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- 14
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
- Sites
- 20
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 12
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Nevada and campgrounds in Nevada.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30