Deanes Valley Campground offers a serene and secluded camping experience in a beautiful forested area of California. Located on a dirt road, well off the main paved route (Bucks Lake Rd), this campground provides an ideal retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life. Surrounded by nature, campers can enjoy the sounds of wildlife and the beauty of the great outdoors.
Our campground is situated near meadows that are popular attractions for various animals, making it a fascinating spot for wildlife enthusiasts. The site is quiet and far enough from main roads to ensure peace, yet close enough to Quincy for essential supplies if needed.
We take pride in offering a unique camping experience that combines nature, seclusion, and simplicity. Our location has survived recent wildfires, making it a safe and accessible option for those looking to explore the nearby fire line where the Claremont Fire began.
Deanes Valley Campground is a hidden gem for camping enthusiasts seeking a quiet, natural retreat in California. Whether you're planning a solo trip or a family adventure, our campground provides the perfect setting to reconnect with nature.
Stay safe and enjoy your trip!
RV camping
Hiking
Public restroom
Restroom
Running water
Tent sites
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Quiet, secluded forested NFS Campground, on dirt road, well off the main paved route (Bucks Lake Rd). Camped here solo one night and there was lots of wildlife / noises, so if you frighten easily, this may not be the spot for you. Stayed here several times and I always have the whole place to myself. Meadow nearby is a popular attraction for many animals. NOTE: this campground did not burn in recent wildfires (Dixie, Claremont, North Complex) so it is intact and close enough to drive back to the fire line where the (lightning strike) Claremont Fire began.
Not too terribly well known. But we haven't been able to camp for a long time and plan to start soon. Our favorite. Sites are not too close together, which is important to us, the pit toilets weren't so bad. Close to Quincy for supplies if needed, but far enough out to be quiet. the rangers swing through once or twice a day and there is cell service.
Deanes is majestic. The land of tall trees. It is isolated and off the grid, but worth the effort. Campgrounds have firepits with hinged grates as well as ursine resistant food storage containers. No running water except for the chuckling streams. Some sources claim to have seen the elusive Sasquatch in these pristine forests where men rarely venture, but I do not believe those tales. At least, not until night falls...
Great site. Bathrooms were clean and nice smelling for a pit toilet
Great place to set up base to hike, snowshoe. Only others around us were a few coyotes.