Milsap Bar Campground campground
Milsap Bar Campground
Reservations are accepted at Milsap Bar Campground, allowing campers to secure their spot in advance. It is advisable to make a reservation, especially during peak season, as the campground can fill up quickly. The best time to visit this camping area is during the spring and fall seasons, when the weather is pleasant and the surroundings are beautiful. Summers can get quite hot, so visitors should come prepared with sunscreen, hats, and plenty of water.
While camping at Milsap Bar Campground, there are a few things to be cautious about. The area is home to various wildlife, including bears, so it is important to properly store food and dispose of trash to avoid attracting them. Additionally, there may be rattlesnakes in the area, so campers should be cautious when exploring the surroundings. Overall, Milsap Bar Campground offers a peaceful and well-equipped camping destination in California, providing nature enthusiasts with a memorable outdoor experience.
What's on-site at Milsap Bar Campground
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 Milsap Bar Campground, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milsap Bar | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Feather Falls | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Rogers Cow Camp | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Rogers Cow Camp (Family ) | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Little North Fork | ✗ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Milsap Bar Campground -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca | 631 cfs | → |
| Butte C Nr Chico Ca | 320 cfs | → |
| Spanish C A Quincy Ca | 58 cfs | → |
| Spanish C Ab Blackhawk C At Keddie Ca | 118 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Smartville Ca | 55 cfs | → |
| Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca | 1,740 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Milsap Bar Campground -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Valley No. 2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Blue Canyon | 21.0 in | 3.0 in | → |
| Blue Canyon Alert | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Meadow Lk Snow Course | 21.2 in | 0.2 in | → |
| 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
- National Wild And Scenic River Feather, California
- Lassen National Forest
- Wilderness Bucks Lake
- Lake Oroville State Recreation Area
- Moore Road Park
- Aquatic Park
Boat launches
- Oroville-Quincy Road 17000-17046, Meadow Valley
- Plumas County
- Butte County
- Peninsula Road, Strawberry Valley
- Bidwell Canyon Trail, Oroville
Fishing spots
- Oroville Lake
- Bucks Lake
- Bullards Bar Reservoir
- Merle Collins Reservoir
- Thermalito Afterbay
- Butt Valley Reservoir
Paddle runs
- Bear Gulch To Confluence With Middle Fork Feather Wsr
- Forest Road 94 To Confluence With Middle Fork Feather Wsr
- Headwaters To Bear Gulch
- Nelsons Crossing To Confluence With Middle Fork Feather Wsr
- Headwaters To Forest Road 94
- Highway 70 Crossing To Lake Oroville
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 Milsap Bar Campground as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Milsap Bar Campground
Can I make reservations at Milsap Bar Campground?
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 Milsap Bar Campground?
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 Milsap Bar Campground.