Conklin Park Campground / 24 miles south of Susanville

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Conklin Park Campground / East of Highway 395 – 24 miles south of Susanville

Area: Willow Creek / Dixie Mountain State Game Refuge

 Plumas National Forest

Administered by: Beckwourth Ranger District (530) 836-2575

Setting:

Elevation: 5,900

Season Length: Subject to weather conditions, May-September

Number of sites: 9

Fee: None

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 25  No Hook-ups:   Garbage: Pack-it-out!

Toilets: Vault    Water: No      Picnic tables and fire grills                      

Nearest town: Susanville

Nearby facilities: Susanville

Nearby fishing: Willow Creek is very small but hosts little wild trout.  Frenchman Lake is the closest fishing lake.

Reservations:  No

Additional information:  Willow Creek area was burned in 1989 and the impact is still visible with the new undergrowth.  Pets must be kept on a leash.  Please note that the dates and prices below are subject to change and reflect 2007 data.  If listed, the campground opening dates are approximate due to weather conditions.  For reservable campsites, go on line at  www.recreation.gov or phone toll free at 877-444-6777.

Directions: From Highway 395 at the junction with Highway 70, drive ___ miles north to Milford.  Turn left on County Road 336 and drive four miles to a Y in the road.  Take the right fork on County Road 70/26N70 for another 3 miles.  Turn right at the bridge at Willow Creek, and then turn left on Forest Road 70, which is paved.  Drive 3 miles to the campground on the left.