Established Camping
Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Firewood is available at the Campground Host site for a suggested <strong>cash donation of $10 per bundle</strong>. Wood sales fund trail signs, historical markers and other campground improvements you also will be helping us reduce the fuel load in the forest.
About
USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest
Overview
Salmon Creek Campground is located in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Pets
- Fires
Great spot, have to drive to water
I go camping here with my gf’s family for about 2 weeks every summer. Camp sites are generally clean, some are large and have better views than others. It is right off a main highway, on a hill, so you do hear trucks accelerating. No RV hookups. Last time one of the bathrooms was destroyed,…
A Dog's Dream
Nestled against salmon creek and among the gold lake area, just outside of Bassetts. Very large sites, with some hike in with shallow creek crossing. Lush fields and forests. Great views. Can here traffic on ridge. Bear boxes at every site Trash and Recycling receptacles Picnic Tables at every…
Great campsite
Quieter than Sardine lake campsite and only 3 minute drive away.
You can hear the traffic from the road above but the site's themselves are good and some are quite secluded. Good facilities. Hydrants aplenty, clean bathrooms, bear lockers.
Self service walk-in or book online.
Location
Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground is located in California
Directions
From Sierraville, travel south on Highway 49 for 18 miles to Bassetts. Turn right and continue two miles to the campground, which is on the left side of the highway. From Sierra City, travel north on Highway 49 for 5 miles. Turn left at Bassett Station on Gold Lake Highway and continue just over a mile, campground is on the left just past Packer Lake Road.
Address
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
THIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND
15924 HIGHWAY 49
Camptonville, CA 95922
Coordinates
39.623461 N
120.612441 W