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Recreation Region: Beckwourth Ranger District

Chilcoot

Chilcoot Campground is in the shade of large cottonwoods in a mixed pine forest alongside Little Last Chance Creek. The campground has water, showers, flush toilets and paved roads. Each campsite has paved parking pad, table, fire ring and grill. 22 of the 40 sites are available for reservation.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Senior and Access passes honored for single campsites. These passes are available at the Beckwourth Ranger Station in Blairsden, CA or online at USGS Store

  • 14 day camping limit
  • 6 people per campsite, 12 people for double sites
  • 2 vehicles per campsite
  • OHV riding is not allowed:
  • Store food, trash and scented items appropriately - Be Bear Aware

Overnight Use:
Peak Season (May 23 - Sept 6)
Single Site: $34 per night
Non-Peak Season (Sept 7 - Sept 28)
Single Site: $30 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night

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Address: 23 Mohawk Highway Blairsden, CA 96103
Phone: 530-836-2575
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Closed Midday for Lunch (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.89007

Longitude: -120.21278

Elevation

5,700 ft

Directions

From Reno take Highway 395 to Hallelujah Junction, head West on Highway 70 to Chilcoot. Head North on Highway 284 to the Chilcoot Campground entrance on the left.

Parking

Second vehicles at the campsite will be charged a fee

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated September 9th, 2025