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Manzanita Rock Meadow
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from May 1, 2025 through November 14, 2025.
Closed For the Season
This campground is closed for the season from May 1, 2025 through November 14, 2025.
Manzanita Rock Meadow, near the Yuba River in California, is a fantastic spot for those looking to unwind in nature. With a single site that offers a peaceful and private atmosphere, it’s perfect for tent camping, RVs, or even a cozy cabin stay.
This campground is all about the essentials, featuring a picnic table and firewood for those classic campfire nights. Visitors rave about the stunning sunsets and the serene environment, with one camper noting, “It was worth it” despite the tricky access for larger trailers. The area is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the adventure.
If you’re up for some exploration, the nearby Yuba River is a must-see, offering swimming, picnicking, and hiking trails that lead to breathtaking views. Campers have enjoyed connecting with the friendly host, who shares tips on the best local trails and activities. As one reviewer put it, “We’ll definitely come back next time we’re in the area!”
With its beautiful scenery and welcoming vibe, Manzanita Rock Meadow is a great choice for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy some quality time outdoors.
Description
Welcome to Windsong Ridge, an evolving homestead on 25 acres of oak, pine, and manzanita woodland about 30 minutes outside of the historic gold rush towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City in Nevada County, CA. The property overlooks the iconic South Yuba River canyon and is 100% solar-powered and off grid with excellent cell coverage (Verizon and T-Mobile). Come be serenaded by the wind chimes throughout the property. Enjoy sitting by a fire and you may hear the coyotes in the distance after a day of swimming, hiking, paddling, site-seeing or attending one of the many festivals held throughout the year in town.
We are at 1800 feet, therefore the summers are hot (sometimes in the triple digits), and winters are mild (snow is a surprising event at this elevation).
Manzanita Rock Meadow is a pad for a high clearance van, small RV and/or tent with plenty of room to spread out and set up camp. IMPORTANT DETAILS are provided on our site description.
- Hike the adjacent trails on public lands or enjoy hiking trails in the state park along the Yuba River.
- Bring your kayak or paddle board to Englebright Lake at any time of year.
- In less than two hours, you can visit Truckee, Lake Tahoe, or the Sierra Buttes/Lakes Basin areas and much more.
- In town you will find a variety excellent restaurants, farmers markets, live entertainment and wildly popular events throughout the year.
We’ll be happy to help you plan your visit! (Start by checking out https://www.nevadacountygold.com/)
Just a couple rules:
- No drones allowed to protect the privacy of our residents and neighbors
- Please observe quiet hours of 10pm - 7am
Hope to see you soon!
Location
Manzanita Rock Meadow is located in California
Detours Nearby
Greenhorn Campground
33 min away
Lake Spaulding Campground
51 min away
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
