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Ross Campground
4 mi southwest of Johnsville, CA · No signal at camp
About Ross Campground
Ross Campground has three rustic campsites tucked off of the beaten path. It is located next to Jamison Creek in a conifer forest of predominantly red fir trees.
- Managed by: USFS - Plumas National Forest
- Where: 4 mi southwest of Johnsville, CA · 39.73504, -120.75
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sloat Mcrae | ATV road | 0.4 mi | 8.1 mi |
| Eureka Peak | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 5.2 mi |
| Eureka Peak | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 1.7 mi |
| East Branch Nelson Creek | Dirt bike | 1.3 mi | 6.0 mi |
| Sloat Mcrae Spur | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 2.2 mi |
| Lavezzola Creek OHV Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.4 mi | 6.7 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: 12.6 mi
Propane: 16 mi