Salmon Creek Campground Tahoe National Forest California
Salmon Creek Overview
Salmon Creek Campground has 31 campsites and is located next to the creek set among lodgepole and cedar trees in the Tahoe National Forest. Most of the 31 campsites are good for tents, but there are a handful large enough for RVs and trailers (22, 24, 26 and 27). The paved parking spurs range in size from 18 feet to 45 feet. Campsites 19, 20 and 21 are walk to tent sites.
Campground amenities include drinking water (spigot), vault toilets and trash collection. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring/grill and food storage locker. You can also purchase firewood from the camp host.
Salmon Creek is nearby and offers some nice fishing. The campground is popular so make your reservations early! It is usually open mid-May to early-October. Cell service is not available.
Salmon Creek – Area Recreation
Outdoor recreation in the area includes hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, gold panning, OHV riding, horseback riding, picnicking, backpacking and mountain biking. There’s also some nice opportunities to view wildlife here.
Other campgrounds in the area include Chapman Creek, Lakes Basin, Sardine Lake, Yuba Pass and Wild Plum. Campgrounds in nearby Packer Lake area include Packsaddle, Diablo and Berger.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Campground Host
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service - None
- Drinking Water
- Equestrian trail
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Firewood Available
- Food Storage Locker
- Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
- Grills
- Iron Ranger
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
- Trash Collection
Activities
- Backpacking
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Canoeing
- Creek
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- OHVing
- OTV Trails/Riding
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Prospecting
- Stargazing
- Walking Trails
- Wilderness Area
- Wildlife Viewing
Calpine, California 96124
530 265-4531
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Campsite Types
- ADA
- Camper Van
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
- Walk-To
# of Campsites:
31
Campsite Vehicle Size:
18 to 45 feet.
Season:
Mid May – early October
Elevation:
5,800
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How much it costs per night?
Thanks
Hi Andres,
Salmon Creek campsites are $24 per night. You can click on the ‘Make A Reservation’ button to check availability, pricing and make a reservation.
Is there Verizon cell service there?
Hi Jennifer,
Not sure if Verizon has cell phone service at Salmon Creek campground. It does have coverage/service along Highway 49, but just not sure if it reaches Salmon Creek campground.
Does this also allow day use?
Hi JW,
Salmon Creek campground does not have any ‘day use’ areas (to park and/or use), but there are a few turnouts off the road you can park at and enjoy the area.