Summary
The campground is located near popular attractions like the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. The campsite provides amenities like drinking water, picnic tables, fire rings, and restrooms. The campground operates on a first-come, first-serve basis and offers 10 campsites. The best time to visit the Middle Creek Expansion Camping Area is from May to October, with average temperatures ranging from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. Visitors can enjoy scenic drives, hiking trails, and water activities like swimming and fishing during their stay.
Nearby Campgrounds
Middle Creek/Expansion
Upper Blue Lake Dam
Lower Blue Lake
Lower Blue Lake campgroung (PG&E)
Upper Blue Lake
Lost Campings
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
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.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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LOST LAKE SNOTEL
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FORESTDALE CREEK
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CARSON PASS
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River Runs
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Headwaters In Sec 2, T9N, R18E To Confluence With Mokelumne River
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Highway 4 To Salt Springs Reservoir
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Headwaters In Sec 15,T10N, R17E To Confluence With Silver Fork Of American River
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Centerville Flat To Hangman'S Bridge
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Source Sec 24, T6N, R21E To Centerville Flat
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Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
Lower Blue Lake
Evergreen Lake
Caples Lake
Silver Lake (Kirkwood)
Highland Lakes