Yellow Creek, Humbug Valley, CA - Virtual Tour

Yellow Creek Campground

Lassen National Forest \ Plumas County

Yellow Creek is a remote campground in the Humbug Valley of northern California; about 13 miles from Prattville.  The campground is generally open by the 2nd week in May and closes mid-September.  11 rustic campsites lie along the world-class fly-fishing creek of the same name.

Vault toilets and pumped drinking water are provided during the open season when a campground host is living onsite.  There is NO garbage service onsite.  Pack it in; pack it out.

Enjoy our virtual tour of Yellow Creek Campground below and read about other hidden gems in the area here:

Lake Almanor and Butt Lake

Yellow Creek View

View of Humbug Valley from Yellow Creek Campground

Ponderosa Pines

Yellow Creek Campground is shaded by huge Ponderosa Pines

Clean Restrooms

​The on-site host keeps the restrooms clean and smelling sweet (with your cooperation).

Small, Secluded

​Need a getaway?  Yellow Creek is so peaceful!

Soda Springs

​Drink naturally carbonated water from nearby Soda Springs.

On-site Host

​The on-site host cares for the campground drinking water, restrooms and sites.

Pack it in-Pack it out

​There are no garbage services in Yellow Creek.  This has greatly reduced bear visitations to the campground.

Adventure awaits you

​Yellow Creek Campground is about 10 miles south of Highway 89 near Chester, CA

Cowboy Cabin - Humbug Valley

Cowboy Cabin - Humbug Valley

Ancient Grinding Stones

​Native Americans used the stones to grind acorns into flour

Golden Mantle Ground Squirrel

Teeterville - Humbug Valley

Weather Vein

​Made out of car parts