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Bear Valley Campground

Bear Valley Campground is located near Sierraville, CA in the Tahoe National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of pine trees and open spaces. Campers can explore nearby attractions such as the Sierra Hot Springs and the scenic views of the Sierra Valley, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer.

Description

US Forest Service

Tahoe National Forest

Bear Valley Campground is a remote, small campground with 10 campsites suitable for tents or RV's. It is popular with OHV enthusiasts wanting to use the nearby Bear Valley OHV area. The campground is located six miles east of Little Truckee Summit on the Cottonwood Creek Road. Elevation: 6700 feet. Non-potable water, treat before drinking.

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Location

Bear Valley Campground is located in California

Directions

From Sierraville: Drive 11 miles south on Hwy 89 to Little Truckee Summit. Drive 6 miles east of Little Truckee Summit on Cottonwood Creek Road.

Coordinates

39.55700072 N
120.23500082 W

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Site Types

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Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
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General Info

Drive Time

54 min from Reno
1 hr 25 min from Carson City
2 hrs 7 min from Yuba City

Hope H.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 10, 2024

Remote Forest Camping

FCFS OHV campground that can be approached from a couple of rough dirt roads, high clearance helpful, 4wd not needed. Not all sites are flat. People from the area (i guess) seemed to be "reserving" sites with styrofoam coolers and water jugs... they did not occupy their sites at night. I didn't use the vault toilet facility. Took a hike. Very pretty. No OHV noise, but a copter was circling the area in the middle of the night.

Month of VisitMay

Melissa D.

Guide

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2018

Secluded location

Hidden gem I looked forward to visiting all winter.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Bear Valley Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Bear Valley Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Bear Valley Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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