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Recreation Region: Beckwourth Ranger District

Crocker Campground

Current Conditions
No fees or services after November 1, 2026, weather permitting. May get snowed out.

This quiet ten-unit campground is located in mixed conifer forest approximately ten miles northeast of Portola. Tables, vault toilets, and fire rings are available. This was once a Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC) workstation during the 1930. Upon ending operations the CCC turned their workstation into a public campground. Water and garbage service is not provided. Pack out all trash

This campground is located adjacent to the historic Crocker Guard Station. The guard station is available for rental.

General Information

This is a popular deer hunting campground.

Open 24 hours/day

  • 14 day limit
  • 6 people per site
  • 2 vehicles per site
  • OHV use prohibited in campground
  • Be Bear Aware

https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 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: 39.89218308

Longitude: -120.4220387

Elevation

5,600 ft

Directions

From Portola, California, take Highway 70 east for five miles to County Road 111 at Beckwourth.  Proceed north for approximately ten miles to the campground.

Parking

Each site has parking

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated September 3, 2026