Potato Patch Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero. See it on Recreation.gov
Potato Patch Campground
Potato Patch Campground is shaded by towering pines and firs and conveniently located along Deer Creek. Potato Patch Campground is a very popular spot for getting away from the valley heat. A developed campground with 32 designated sites. Some sites equipped to accommodate RVs and/or are ADA accessible. Campfire rings and tables are provided. Excellent trout fishing can be found all along Deer Creek. Deer Creek has special fishing regulations, please refer to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website for information on current regulations and fish stocking. A fee of $14/night is required at this site, fee must be paid upon arrival and before each night of camping.
Before you go
Season
April – October
Reservations
First-come, first-served
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 which passes are accepted at this location.
Restrictions
Fee must be paid upon arrival and prior to each night of camping, Fee regulations are strictly enforced • Quiet hours are 10pm to 6am • Campfires allowed only in provided fire rings • 2 vehicles (including RVs/Boats/Etc.) and 8 persons allowed in each campsite • Pets must remain on a leash or confined at all times • Site must be occupied each night after fee is paid or equipment is set up/left in a campsite • Off-highway vehicles are prohibited in the campground • Fireworks and tiki torches prohibited
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.