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Fir Top Campground

Sierraville, CA 96126, USA

Introduce

Fir Top Campground, located in the scenic region of Sierraville, CA 96126, offers a remote camping experience within the beautiful Sierra Mountains. As a part of the Campgrounds & RV Parks category, it provides a natural setting for outdoor enthusiasts. Based on recent customer reviews, here is some key information to help you plan your visit:

Location and Access:

  • The campground is situated in a remote area, providing a peaceful and secluded atmosphere.
  • Access via Forest Road 18 from the Sacramento area is strongly discouraged for standard vehicles. The road becomes rough and challenging near Bowman Lake, and a 4x4 vehicle is recommended.

Facilities:

  • The campground features maintained bathrooms, with daily cleaning. However, there is only one male and one female toilet available for approximately 10-12 campsites.
  • There is no campground host on site, and no facilities for purchasing firewood, ice, or other supplies.
  • Tent pads are available but may not be completely level.

Activities and Environment:

  • The campground is surrounded by beautiful scenery and offers excellent hiking opportunities.
  • The lake provides opportunities for swimming and boating, but the "beach" areas are described as muddy and rocky.
  • The area is generally pretty and remote, offering a true escape into nature.

Important Considerations:

  • Plan to bring all necessary supplies, as there are no on-site purchasing options.
  • Be prepared for potentially uneven tent pads.
  • If traveling from the Sacramento area, avoid Forest Road 18 unless you have a 4x4 vehicle and off-road experience.
  • Be aware of the limited bathroom facilities.

Fir Top Campground offers a beautiful and remote camping experience for those seeking a natural retreat. However, it is essential to be prepared for the limited facilities and challenging access. If you are looking for a rustic and scenic camping trip, Fir Top Campground could be a great option. Please plan ahead and ensure you have all necessary supplies.

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Amenities

Picnic tables

Public restroom

Restroom

Running water

Payments

Camping fee

Children

Good for kids

Parking

On-site parking

Pets

Dogs allowed

Ocho Blue Jul 23
★★★★★5

Do not take Forest Rd 18 as a short cut (if you are coming from Sacramento area). It is paved at first but it gets rough near bowman lake. I almost got stuck there. If you don’t have a 4x4 vehicle and/or never been offroad, do not take this shortcut. Bathroom is maintained daily. There is only 1 male and 1 female bathroom for around 10 campsites. There are very good hikes there and the view is amazing.

Bruce Willems Aug 17
★★★☆☆3

Campground was pretty, area was pretty and remote. But be warned that there is no host, no place to buy firewood or ice or whatever. The lake was clear and nice to swim / boat in, but the "beach" areas are muddy and rocky. We had a good time, but it was not exactly what was promised. There are nice bathrooms, but only 2 toilets for 12 campsites. The tent pads are not level.

Wendi W Jun 28
★★☆☆☆2

This area is undeniably beautiful. The lightly tred lake, the campgrounds were clean and, though booked to full, only a quarter occupied. But the insects made it nearly impossible to enjoy. I've never seen so many flesh eating bugs, including something called a yellow fly that swarmed every area, even the beaches. Not only are these flies biters but they're resistant to everything but Det. Be ready to soak yourself, and your animals, in chems to enjoy the outdoors. We chose to bag it 😕

S D Aug 07
★★★★★5

Great campground. Beautiful area. No electricity. No cell reception

Dave Martone (DMarty454) Aug 09
★★★★☆4

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