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Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground

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CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest, accessible by boat from Dark Day boat launch or Emerald Cove Marina boat ramp. The area features forested terrain with a mix of trees and water views. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Bullards Bar Reservoir for water activities and hiking trails within the forest.

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Location

Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground is located in California

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Directions

From Nevada City, travel approximately 20 miles on Highway 49 to Marysville Road. Turn left onto Marysville Road travel approximately 3 miles to the Dark Day Boat Launch ramp for launching or travel approximately 7 miles to Emerald Cove Marina and launch at the boat ramp there.

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this is a boat in campground, launch from either Dark Day boat launch or Emerald Cove Marina boat ramp
CA

Coordinates

39.46920556 N
121.1641667 W

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  • Tent Sites

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  • Reservable
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  • Fires

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground?

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

Is there cell phone reception at Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground?

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

How hard is it to get a campsite at Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground?

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 Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground?

There are 10 campsites at Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts