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Conklin Park Campground
Plumas Nat'l Forest - Beckwourth Ranger District

Conklin Park is located in the middle of nowhere.  It's approximately 20 miles north of Beckwourth off Forest Road 70 (Beckwourth-Genesee Road).  FR 70 is paved (a few small dirt stretches) and is passable to most passenger cars.  The access road from FR 70 (approx. 1/4 mile) can be a little rough.  A little extra care needs to be taken with cars.

The Conklin Park campground nearly burned down in 1994.  You can see in the campsite map below the scar of the burn where the trees are missing.  The terrain is showing signs of healing.  Little sapling pines are growing through the rocks as well as lots of shrubs and flowers.  Contrary to what you may think, the burn area kind of makes the area more appealing looking.  Willow Creek is on the west side of the camp, but is popular with cattle.

Campsites are fairly well spaced, and the forest cover is moderately dense.  There are quite a few visitors here given it's remote location, but the camp should only fill on holidays.  Reviewed 06/01.