Running Deer (family Campground)
Its 41 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $23 per night. Running Deer (family Campground) is a National Forest campground near Plumas, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 33 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $23 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 41
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 33 ft
- Site driveways
- Mixed
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
41 sites; 1 pull-through; the longest takes a 33 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 01 |
| 02 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 02 |
| 03 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 03 |
| 04 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 04 |
| 05 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 05 |
| 06 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 06 |
| 07 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 07 |
| 08 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 08 |
| 09 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 09 |
| 10 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 10 |
| 11 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 11 |
| 12 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 12 |
| 13 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 13 |
| 14 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 14 |
| 15 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 15 |
| 16 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 16 |
| 17 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 17 |
| 18 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 18 |
| 19 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 19 |
| 20 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 20 |
| 21 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 21 |
| 22 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 22 |
| 23 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 23 |
| 24 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 24 |
| 25 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 25 |
| 26 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 26 |
| 27 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 27 |
| 28 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 28 |
| 29 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 29 |
| 30 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 30 |
| 31 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 31 |
| 32 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 32 |
| 33 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 33 |
| 34 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 34 |
| 35 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 35 |
| 36 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 36 |
| 37 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Pull-through | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 37 |
| 38 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 38 |
| 39 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 39 |
| 40 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book site 40 |
| 41 | AREA RUNNING DEER CAMPGROUND | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 41 |
Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.
Rules
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 5,169 ft
39.7389, -120.9661 in Plumas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Running Deer (family Campground)?
Sites at Running Deer (family Campground) are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233728).
How much does it cost to camp at Running Deer (family Campground)?
Camping at Running Deer (family Campground) costs Single Site: $23 per night.
How many campsites does Running Deer (family Campground) have?
Running Deer (family Campground) has 41 campsites.
Does Running Deer (family Campground) have RV hookups?
No. Running Deer (family Campground) has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 33 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Running Deer (family Campground)?
Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Running Deer (family Campground): site 37.
Is there drinking water at Running Deer (family Campground)?
Yes, Running Deer (family Campground) has potable water.
Are dogs allowed at Running Deer (family Campground)?
Yes, pets are allowed at Running Deer (family Campground).
Who manages Running Deer (family Campground)?
Running Deer (family Campground) is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Running Deer (family Campground)
Waterfalls and swimming nearby
Nearest to Running Deer (family Campground), in straight-line miles: Feather Falls (waterfall, 18 miles), Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 28 miles), and Purdon Crossing (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $36 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $23 per night
Horse Campground - Sites
- 10
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 59
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Plumas and campgrounds in Plumas.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, water, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01