Reservations run $40-55 per night at this private 25-acre property outside North San Juan, where campers access level sites via a rough road that can challenge larger RVs. The drive-in campground provides drinking water, picnic tables, and firewood for sale, with campfires and pets both welcome on the grounds.
Campers spread out across open terrain with views toward sunset, while solar string lights activate automatically at dusk. A composting toilet sits within a privacy tent, and the host provides local trail recommendations for the nearby Yuba River area. Multiple visitors mention the river access for swimming and paddleboarding, though reaching these spots requires a short drive or bike ride from camp.
Lev E. found their campervan spot "level and very clean" with sunset trail access along the water. The rough access road poses challenges for RVs over 16 feet, as one reviewer noted difficulty maneuvering their trailer to the camping pad. Cell service reaches the property, and alcohol is permitted.
The wooded setting works well for campers comfortable with basic amenities and rough road conditions. Those exploring places to camp around North San Juan will find this property offers space to spread out with evening lighting and river recreation nearby.
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!
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Private CampgroundManzanita Rock Meadow is located in California
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
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
