Chilcoot
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At a Glance
About Chilcoot
Chilcoot is a national park campground at Plumas National Forest in Plumas County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Chilcoot is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 48 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 40 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Plumas National Forest include Spring Creek, Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA), Frenchman, Cottonwood (ca) and Crocker Guard Station.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 41 · 2024: 44 · 2025: 39
Location
Address
Plumas County, California
Coordinates
39.8656, -120.1661
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 121 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Spring Creek
Plumas National Forest
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Big Cove (Plumas National Forest, CA)
Plumas National Forest
Frenchman
Plumas National Forest
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Cottonwood (ca)
Plumas National Forest
Crocker Guard Station
Plumas National Forest
Grizzly
Plumas National Forest
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Chilcoot FAQ
How far in advance should I book Chilcoot?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Chilcoot?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Chilcoot. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Chilcoot right now?
Chilcoot is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Chilcoot?
Campsite Tonight monitors Chilcoot for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 29 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Chilcoot located?
Chilcoot is located in Plumas National Forest, California.
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