Salmon Creek
Its 31 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $24 per night. Salmon Creek is a National Forest campground near Sierra City, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 45 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 31
- Tent sites
- 5
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 45 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
29 sites; the longest takes a 45 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 001 |
| 002 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Tent only nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 002 |
| 003 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Tent only nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 003 |
| 004 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Tent only nonelectric | 18 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 004 |
| 005 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Tent only nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 005 |
| 006 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 006 |
| 007 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 007 |
| 008 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 23 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 008 |
| 009 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 18 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 009 |
| 010 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 010 |
| 011 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 011 |
| 012 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 012 |
| 015 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 33 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 015 |
| 016 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 016 |
| 017 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 017 |
| 018 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 018 |
| 019 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 019 |
| 020 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 28 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 020 |
| 021 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 021 |
| 022 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 022 |
| 023 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 32 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 023 |
| 024 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 35 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 024 |
| 026 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 026 |
| 027 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 45 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 027 |
| 028 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 27 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 028 |
| 029 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 20 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 029 |
| 030 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 30 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 030 |
| 031 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Standard nonelectric | 34 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 031 |
| 033 | AREA SALMON CREEK | Tent only nonelectric | 18 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book site 033 |
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
- 5,800 ft
39.6234, -120.6119 in Sierra. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Salmon Creek?
Sites at Salmon Creek are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234540).
How much does it cost to camp at Salmon Creek?
Camping at Salmon Creek costs Single Site: $24 per night.
How many campsites does Salmon Creek have?
Salmon Creek has 31 campsites, including 5 tent sites.
Does Salmon Creek have RV hookups?
No. Salmon Creek has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Salmon Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Salmon Creek; 29 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Salmon Creek?
Yes, Salmon Creek has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Salmon Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Salmon Creek.
Who manages Salmon Creek?
Salmon Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Salmon Creek
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to Salmon Creek, in a straight line: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
- Sites
- 19
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $20 per night
- Sites
- 16
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Sierra City and campgrounds in Sierra.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30