Join the fun near Sierra City. With tons of outdoor activities and scenic camping, this is an excellent vacation spot for all kinds of travelers. Discover secluded campsites where you can reconnect with nature. Or maybe you like to bring your family and friends along. Either way, there are Sierra City campgrounds just for you. Search nearby campsites and find top-rated spots from other campers.
$24 - $48 / night
"We had great time at sardine lake campground. Great place for active families. Gorgeous view of sardine lake and sand pond in walking distance and lots of other lakes around the area."
"Campground was situated nicely with perfect trees for our hammocks and bathrooms were tidy."
"Situated out in the Sierra Buttes in California. This bad boy was shown to me by my father. A place to really escape the busy city life, let alone people."
"Warning - this site requires a high clearance vehicle with good off road tires. Low profile tires and trucks modified for street use, you WILL destroy your vehicle."
$24 - $48 / night
"Bugs were minimal, a far cry from about 3 weeks ago at a nearby site. We were in Site 16, which has the ‘camp’ side opposite of our camper door - only reason we gave 4 stars & not 5."
"So remote and private but everything you need at the campground with water access within walking distance. Sites are great with picnic tables and bathrooms near by."
"This lake and surrounding are beautiful. The drive in takes a long time over really rocky terrain. I traveled around 10 mph on the way in and out. At least three camps close to the water."
"Awesome spot to camp, fish, off road, launch a kayak or paddle board"
"Secured large dog area with running creek within walking distance. A number of lower RV spaces within walking pathways to creek. Most were 30 amps and upper level had some 50 amps."
"There are many lakes just a short drive away as well.There are a lot of beautiful trees and shade but it was still much hotter than I expected."
$35 - $250 / night
"My all Time favorite spot maybe because I grew up in the area and there are lots of wonderful hikes lakes and waterfalls. This park is nice well taken care of lots of redwood trees."
"Went to Wade's Lake in Plumas NF on July 5th & 6th. Easy to moderate climb; one from the trailhead at Jaimison Mine and the second to get up to Wade's."
"This campground is in town so it’s only a short walk (uphill) to the market or restaurant. Close by are several lakes where the fishing is fabulous."
$24 / night
"Some hikes access from the campground and some are short drives from the campground. A little expensive for no service but we are in California."
"Very nice camping spot, right next to a lake and it is small and secluded. Though next to a road it is still easy to sleep there and nice a secluded to cook and eat."
$24 / night
"It is right off a main highway, on a hill, so you do hear trucks accelerating. No RV hookups."
"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."
"Pull right off the "highway" into the campground surrounded by a lake on three sides!! Camp right on the edge of the lake with a view of the sierra buttes. It doesn't get ANY better than that."
GuideI went to stay at a paid campground nearby but they said my dogs would have to be leashed, so he suggested this place for us. It has a few roads with a couple campsites. Pure dispersed camping. But beautiful, any AWD car can make it down these roads. Only about 2 miles of the main road
GuideWe stayed here for one night and there were people up drinking and playing loud music until about 3am. Also, our fire pit was full of broken glass bottles, plastic bottles and empty beer cans from whoever had stayed the night before (embers were still burning when we arrived). There is no host here so I guess no one to really keep an eye on things. I wouldn’t count on getting a good nights sleep here, but the location is lovely.
GuideUnfortunately , a fire has wiped out this once stunning campground. We will be anxiously awaiting when they revive this area, but the trees that once existed are gone .
GuideHookup campsites are demarcated by white powder on the ground. If you dont need hookups looks like you can go anywhere. We booked a site not realizing we ended up in the middle of a bluegrass teaching festival. Fortunately they moved us to another location that offered more solitude”. Bathroom clean and in good condition.
TravelerSpent one night here. A little airplane noise, but tolerable. General vibe was a very quiet space. Lovely campground among the pine trees overlooking a small lake.
ScoutStayed here 7 months besides the constant nagging from maintenance… which I get… it’s nice and they wanna keep it that way. Overall great place to stay NOV-JUNE
ScoutConcrete pads newer campground. Heated pool, friendly staff. Shopping 1.5 miles away . Great local wineries in the area
RangerEXCELLENT free campsites! Easy to get to, roughly 3-4 miles of gravel road (depending on how far back you come in). Campsites with tables, fire pits, and grills. Out house at current camp spot. Very clean and quiet. There are a few campsites about 1/2 mile up Fort Sage road, but if you continue another 1/2 mile there is a huge loop with 5-7 campsites. There may be more if you continue. I have AT&T and have 1 bar, but excellent starlink. Feel safe and can easily get a big rig in here.
ScoutCute campground if you are not looking for a quiet in-nature experience. The highway noise is dominant!
Camping near Sierra City, California, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.
Camping near Sierra City, California, is a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors. With a little planning and the right campground, you can have a memorable experience surrounded by nature.
Frequently Asked Questions
According to TheDyrt.com, Sierra City, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 360 campgrounds and RV parks near Sierra City, CA and 18 free dispersed camping spots.
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Sierra City, CA is Sardine Lake with a 4.9-star rating from 9 reviews.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 18 free dispersed camping spots near Sierra City, CA.
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 19 parks near Sierra City, CA that allow camping, notably Bankhead National Forest and Chugach National Forest.
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