Middle Creek
Its 27 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $8 per night. Middle Creek 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: $8 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 27
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 1,485 ft
39.2530, -122.9517 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Middle Creek?
No. Middle 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 Middle Creek?
Camping at Middle Creek costs Single Site: $8 per night.
How many campsites does Middle Creek have?
Middle Creek has 27 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Middle Creek?
Yes, Middle Creek has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Middle Creek?
Middle Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Middle Creek
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Middle Creek, in a straight line: Orr Hot Springs (hot spring, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 10
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
- Sites
- 7
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Year-round
- Fee
- Free
Bushay Recreation Area - Sites
- 43
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
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