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Big Reservoir Campground

Sites 1-19 open Memorial Day weekend, reservations available at Recreation.gov, Sites 20+ are only reservable through Morningstar Campground at (530) 346-3028.

Big Reservoir Campground is adjacent to a privately operated lake and associated Morning Star Campground consisting of an additional 100 campsites. Use of the lake and associated facilities at Morning Star are subject to fees not associated with your reserved campsites at Big Reservoir Campground. Please contact the campground office at (530) 346-3028 for more details.

Current Conditions
Call (530) 346-3028 for more information.

General Information

Location: 13 miles Northeast of Foresthill off Foresthill Divide Road

May 24 - September 3

No boats with gasoline engines; no firearms or any other implement of destruction including sling shots and fireworks; no chainsaws; reservations must be made at least 3 weeks in advance

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $24 per night

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.143597

Longitude: -120.756325

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 23, 2025