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Potato Patch Campground
7 mi north of Butte Meadows, CA · No signal at camp
About Potato Patch Campground
Potato Patch Campground is shaded by towering pines and firs and conveniently located along [Deer Creek](http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c5/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTSw8jAwgAykeaxcN4jhYG_h4eYX5hPgYwefy6w0H24dcPNgEHcDTQ9_PIz03VL8iNMMgycVQEAIzTHkw!/dl3/d3/L2dJQSEvUUt3QS9ZQnZ3LzZfME80MEkxVkFCOTBFMktTNUJIMjAwMDAwMDA!/?ss=110506&ttype=recarea&recid=11290&actid=43&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110190000000000&pnavid=110000000000000&cid=FSE_003723&pname=Lassen+National+Forest+-+Deer+Creek+Trailhead). Potato Patch Campground is a very popular spot for getting away from the valley heat. A developed campground with 32 designated sites, there is a maximum of 8 people per site. Some sites equipped to accommodate RVs and/or are ADA accessible. Grills and tables are provided. Excellent trout fishing can be found all along Deer…
- Fees: $14 per site per night. Pass holders receive a 50% discount on the camping fee. Please see the campground information board to find out…
- Season: April – October
- Managed by: Lassen National Forest, FS
- Where: 7 mi north of Butte Meadows, CA · 40.18835, -121.53272
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edna's Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Rattlesnake | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 11.2 mi |
| Calf Spur South | ATV road | 1.8 mi | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 23.9 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Alder Creek Campground 2.5 mi
- Cherry Hill Campground 6.2 mi
- Elam Campground 6.3 mi
- Butte Meadows Campground 7.7 mi
- Hole-In-The-Ground Campground 8.5 mi
- Black Rock Campground 9.9 mi