Forks Of Butte Creek campground
Forks Of Butte Creek
The area offers a variety of amenities for campers, including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to potable water. The campground also features vault toilets and trash disposal facilities for campers' convenience.
One interesting fact about the Forks of Butte Creek Campground is that it is located in the heart of the Northern California Gold Country, which was once home to the California Gold Rush. Visitors can still see evidence of the gold rush in the surrounding hills and valleys.
The best time to visit the Forks of Butte Creek Campground is during the late spring and early fall months, when the average temperatures range from the mid-60s to the low 80s. The campground is open from April through October, weather permitting.
Sources:
-https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/plumas/recarea/?recid=11166
-https://www.visitbuttecounty.com/places-to-go/forks-butte-creek-campground
What's on-site at Forks Of Butte Creek
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Forks Of Butte Creek, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Branch | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Philbrook - Feather River | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Butte Meadows | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Butte Meadows Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Cherry Hill Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Forks Of Butte Creek -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Butte C Nr Chico Ca | 320 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Vina Ca | 249 cfs | → |
| Mill C Nr Los Molinos Ca | 298 cfs | → |
| Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca | 118 cfs | → |
| Spanish C A Quincy Ca | 58 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Ab Bend Bridge Nr Red Bluff Ca | 9,170 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Forks Of Butte Creek -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Harkness Flat Near Chester 8nnw | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Moore Road Park
- Paradise Community Park
- Aquatic Park
- Wilderness Ishi
- Lassen National Forest
- Degarmo Park
Boat launches
Fishing spots
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- 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.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Forks Of Butte Creek as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Forks Of Butte Creek
Can I make reservations at Forks Of Butte Creek?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Forks Of Butte Creek?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Forks Of Butte Creek.