Elam Camping Area
Rate this placeLast Updated: December 5, 2025
Elam Campground, located in Northern California’s Lassen National Forest near Mill Creek, offers 15 first-come, first-served established campsites with pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and no hookups or potable water—plan to bring your own.
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Summary
RVs under 22 feet can access the area, but there are no reservations, permits, or fees required. Surrounded by lush forest and near Elam Creek, the campground provides a peaceful, rustic experience ideal for anglers and hikers. Nearby attractions include the Pacific Crest Trail and Lassen Volcanic National Park. Best visited late spring through fall, Elam offers a quiet, off-grid retreat for those seeking solitude and natural beauty.
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Hole-in-the-Ground Campground
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Hat C Nr Hat Creek Ca
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141cfs |
Deer C Nr Vina Ca
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120cfs |
Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca
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57cfs |
Mill C Nr Los Molinos Ca
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158cfs |
Spanish C A Quincy Ca
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30cfs |
Battle C Bl Coleman Fish Hatchery Nr Cottonwood Ca
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262cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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NOHRSC HARKNESS FLAT NEAR CHESTER 8NNW
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216" |
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BLACKS MOUNTAIN #1
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0" |
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SUSANVILLE 3.2 SSW
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0" |
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MISSION RIDGE SNOW PILLOW
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11" |
River Runs
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One-Half Mile Downstream From Hole-In-The-Ground To Sec Line Between 29/20 T28N, R3E, Below Big Bend
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Just Below Highway 36 Crossing To One-Half Mile Downstream From Hole-In-The-Ground
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Elam Creek Campground To Deer Creek-Highway 32 Junction
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Lassen Np Boundary To Just Below Highway 36 Crossing
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Deer Creek-Highway 32 Junction To Sec 26, T27N, R3E, West Of Deer Creek Crossing