Gurnsey Creek
Its 2 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $14 per night. Gurnsey Creek is a National Forest campground near Tehama, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
Camp below the gorgeous conifers at Gurnsey Creek Group Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
- 60 ft
- Max RV length
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- Recreation.gov Book a site
- Fee
- Single Site: $14 per night
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 2
- Group sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Max RV length
- 60 ft
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
2 sites in 2 loops; the longest takes a 60 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 | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS1 | GURN | Group standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop GURN, site GS1 |
| GS2 | RAIN | Group standard nonelectric | 60 ft | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop RAIN, site GS2 |
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.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,700 ft
40.3091, -121.4282 in Tehama. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Gurnsey Creek?
Sites at Gurnsey Creek are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232290).
How much does it cost to camp at Gurnsey Creek?
Camping at Gurnsey Creek costs Single Site: $14 per night.
How many campsites does Gurnsey Creek have?
Gurnsey Creek has 2 campsites, including 2 group sites.
Does Gurnsey Creek have RV hookups?
No. Gurnsey Creek has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 60 feet.
Are there pull-through sites at Gurnsey Creek?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Gurnsey Creek; 2 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Is there drinking water at Gurnsey Creek?
Yes, Gurnsey Creek has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Gurnsey Creek?
Gurnsey Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Gurnsey Creek
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $14 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $14 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Tehama and campgrounds in Tehama.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
Photo credits
- Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 2: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 3: USDA Forest Service, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 4: Lassen National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 5: Lassen National Forest, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)
- Photo 6: Laseen National Forest (Jessie A), via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)





