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Established Camping

Cal-Ida

Cal-Ida is located near Camptonville, CA in the Tahoe National Forest. The area features forested terrain with the Yuba River nearby, offering opportunities for fishing and hiking. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and visitors can explore nearby attractions like the historic town of Nevada City and the scenic South Yuba River State Park.

Description

National Forest

Tahoe National Forest

Overview

Cal-Ida Campground is located on Highway 49, across the road from the North Yuba River and 13 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, fishing, biking and enjoying the cool waters of the North Yuba River. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Recreation

The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting, and kayaking are popular water activities. A network of trails__ is located within the surrounding area including the nearby North Yuba River Trail.

Natural Features

The campground lies across the highway from the North Yuba River. Oak, maple and locust trees are scattered throughout the campground, offering some shade.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 265-4531.

Charges & Cancellations

No Show Policy A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). * No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference. Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.

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Location

Cal-Ida is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Downieville, travel south on Highway 49 for about 13 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway.

Address

YUBA RIVER RANGER STATIONTHIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND15924 HIGHWAY 49
Camptonville, CA 95922

Coordinates

39.52 N
120.9966667 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Poor
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Water Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Nov. 2, 2020

Cozy campsite near river

Great campsite, plenty of room to throw the ball for our dog. The never ending sound of the nearby river was peaceful. Less than 50% capacity for Halloween weekend, but certainly a popular spot for hunters, bikers, and off roaders to spot by and use the bathrooms. If you walk across highway 49, you can explore the river; the water was cold, but there were lots of frogs and skipping rocks.

  • Review photo of Cal-Ida by James O., November 2, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Cal-Ida have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Cal-Ida has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Cal-Ida?

    Cal-Ida allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Cal-Ida?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cal-Ida, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Cal-Ida?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Cal-Ida. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Cal-Ida, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Cal-Ida?

    There are 19 campsites at Cal-Ida and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts