Ganser Bar Campground

Located 32 miles west of Quincy along Highway 70, Gansner Bar Campground in Plumas County offers a tranquil retreat.

Located 32 miles west of Quincy along Highway 70, Gansner Bar Campground in Plumas County offers a tranquil retreat on the North Fork of the Feather River, just off Caribou Road. With 17 campsites nestled alongside the stream, this campground accommodates both tents and RVs. Visitors can enjoy nearby fishing and berry picking in late summer, making it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts.

The campground is well-equipped with water, flush toilets, and bear boxes for safe food storage. Supplies can be conveniently found in nearby towns such as Belden, Twain, and Quincy, while a dump station is available at the nearby North Fork Campground.

Area Amenities:

  • Tent camping
  • Camping trailers
  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water
  • Parking

Busiest Season: July – August

Closest Towns: 32 miles west of Quincy; 17 miles west of Hallstead. Supplies are available in Belden and Twain.

Facilities:

  • Water: Available
  • Restroom: Flush toilets
  • Passes: Access and Senior passes accepted

Information Center: For more details, contact the Mt. Hough Ranger District at (530) 283-0555.

General Information: Gansner Bar, North Fork, and Queen Lily campgrounds are located on the west branch of the North Fork of the Feather River, about two and a half miles north of Highway 70, on Caribou Road.

Amenities

  • Check box with checkmark in it Waterfront

Seasons open

  • Check box with checkmark in it April - May
  • Check box with checkmark in it June - October

Price range

  • Check box with checkmark in it Less than $75

Traveler experience

  • Check box with checkmark in it LGBTQ+ Welcoming
  • Check box with checkmark in it Family Friendly

Region

North Central Plumas

Contact

fs.usda.gov/recarea/plumas/recreation/recarea/?recid=11243

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