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Rocky Rest

Rocky Rest is located near Camptonville 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.

Description

National Forest

Tahoe National Forest

Overview

Rocky Rest Campground is located off of Highway 49, in the North Yuba River area near Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, white water boating, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Recreation

A trailhead for the North Yuba Trail is located within the campground. This 7.5-mile trail is open to hiking and biking. The North Yuba River offers swimming, floating, and rainbow trout fishing. A small rocky beach and swimming hole are situated at the water's edge. The river is a popular destination for seasonal rafting, kayaking and tubing.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the north bank of the North Yuba River, where a forest of Douglas fir, pine, and oak provides ample shade, but limited privacy between sites.

Nearby Attractions

Rocky Rest Campground is located along the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Camptonville, Goodyears Bar, and Downieville. Many points of interest lie along Highway 49 and are part of the 49 miles of Highway 49 driving tour; look for interpretive signs and other historical sites along this tour route. Other attractions include the North Yuba River, Indian Valley Outpost, New Bullards Bar Reservoir, Downieville, and a network of miles of multi use hiking, biking, and motorcycle singletrack.

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

Rocky Rest is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Downieville, take Highway 49 south for about 11 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.

Address

YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION THIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND 15924 HIGHWAY 49
Camptonville, CA 95922

Coordinates

39.513501 N
120.977713 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

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

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Reviewed Jun. 29, 2023

first time~might go back

Lovely camping, pick sites 3/6/7 for better privacy. Gorgeous river and easy access. With abundant snowfall the water is COLD. Really cold and fast moving. Just a few spots that I would feel safe for kids to adventure into. Mine are 9 & 14 and I had them in life jackets just in case. 
TONS of mosquitos! Bring your best bug preventative measures and use liberally. 
Most sites up and down the road in this area are extremely close to the road = lots of noise but otherwise fine.

Site3 Rocky Rest
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Rocky Rest by anie S., June 29, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Rocky Rest?

    Rocky Rest allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Rocky Rest?

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

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Rocky Rest?

    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 Rocky Rest. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Rocky Rest, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Rocky Rest?

    There are 10 campsites at Rocky Rest and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts