Big Reservoir Campground
federal · Foresthill, CA
USDA Forest Service · Data Source: Recreation.gov
About
Overview Big Reservoir Campground is adjacent to a privately operated lake and associated Morning Star Campground consisting of an additional 100 campsites. Use of the lake and associated facilities at Morning Star are subject to a $25.00 fee not associated with your reserved campsites at Big Reservoir Campground. Please contact the campground office at (530) 346-3028. Facilities Big Reservoir offers vault toilets and drinking water. Each Campsite has one table and a fire ring with cooking grille. Camp supplies like firewood are available at the adjacent Morning Star Campground Office. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 346-3028. Nearby Attractions Morning Star Campground and Big Reservoir are adjacent to this campground. Sugar pine OHV Staging area nearby provides access to miles of Off Highway Vehicle trails. Sugar pine Reservoir offers fishing, boating, and swimming and is located 9 miles away.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
No dump, fuel, grocery, or recreation places found within ~25 mi.
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Contact & access
- PO BOX 119 · Foresthill, CA 95631
- 530-367- 2129
Reservations & demand
August weekends are typically reserved about 48 days ahead.
Based on 44 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.
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Source and verification
Last verified: 10/11/2026
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