Established Camping

Jackson Creek Campground

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BY

Jackson Creek Campground is located near Nevada City in the Tahoe National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of pine and fir trees. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the South Yuba River State Park and the historic Empire Mine State Park.

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Detours Nearby

LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BY

Grouse Ridge Campground

51 min away

Lake Spaulding Campground

1 hr 24 min away

Drive Time

Presented by

1 hr 46 min from Reno, NV
2 hrs 15 min from Yuba City, CA
2 hrs 17 min from Carson City, NV

Location

Jackson Creek Campground is located in California

Directions

 From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 east towards Truckee approximately 20 miles.  Turn left on Bowman Lake Rd (Forest Road 18).  First 8 miles are paved, next 3 miles are gravel (2 lanes), last 5 miles are very rough and road is one lane.  Continue past Bowman Lake Campground to Jackson Creek Campground.  From I-80:  Take Hwy 20 cutoff on I-80.  Take Hwy 20 heading west toward Nevada City for approximately 5 miles.  Turn right on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18).  First 8 miles are paved, next 3 miles are gravel (2 lanes), last 5 miles are very rough and road is one lane.  Continue past Bowman Lake Campground to Jackson Creek Campground.