Deer Valley
Its 7 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $6 per night. Deer Valley is a National Forest campground near Upper Lake, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 7
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,598 ft
39.2659, -122.8839 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Deer Valley?
No. Deer Valley 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 Deer Valley?
Camping at Deer Valley costs Single Site: $6 per night.
How many campsites does Deer Valley have?
Deer Valley has 7 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Deer Valley?
No. Deer Valley has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Deer Valley?
Deer Valley is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Deer Valley
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Deer Valley, in straight-line miles: Orr Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles), and Wilbur Hot Springs (hot spring, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 10
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
- Sites
- 27
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $8 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Year-round
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $12 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Upper Lake and campgrounds in Lake.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01