Established Camping
South Yuba Campground
South Yuba Campground is located near Nevada City, CA, surrounded by forested terrain and the South Yuba River. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, offering varied seasonal experiences. Nearby attractions include the South Yuba River State Park and the historic downtown of Nevada City.
Description
Bureau of Land Management
The South Yuba Wild & Scenic River Recreation Area and National Trail is located approximately 10 miles northeast of Nevada City, California. The Recreation Area is administered by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM); U.S. Forest Service (USFS); and California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks/DPR). This 15 mile trail is open to hiking, horseback riding, trail running and mountain biking. The trail is closed to motorized vehicles. The South Yuba Trail takes hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders through historic foothill river canyons. Expect to see evidence of California's rich gold rush history.
The South Yuba Wild & Scenic River is approximately one mile from the campground.
Fee Info
Campsites, $5.00 per night, per site. Recreation Pass $2.50 per night, per site. Pay camp fee within 30 minutes of occupying site. Self-pay Iron Ranger. Check-out is by 12 noon. First come first serve basis. No reservation system is available. Eight people maximum per site. Two car maximum per site. Fourteen (14) day camp limit within a 90-day period.
Location
South Yuba Campground is located in California
Directions
From Nevada City: Follow Highway 49 to North Bloomfield Road and travel ten (10) miles to South Yuba Recreation Lands. From the one lane bridge at Edwards Crossing it is approximately 1 1/2 miles on a dirt/gravel road to the campground. PLEASE NOTE: the bridge at Edward Crossing has a 4 ton limit. RV's, trailers and vehicles over 4 tons not recommended. For RV's/Trailers/Vehicles over 4 tons: Recommended Route - Follow Highway 49 to Tyler Foote Crossing. Turn right onto Grizzly Hill Road to the intersection with North Bloomfield Road and make a left turn. Proceed through a small residential area and make a right hand turn into the campground.
Coordinates
39.33890991 N
120.97167597 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
