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Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground

Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground is located near Camptonville, CA, in a forested area with varied terrain. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Yuba River and the historic town of Nevada City.

Description

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

A large network of trails is available in the area, including Tamarack Lake and Deer Lake Trails and the Pacific Crest Trail. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, which is a short drive from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals.

Facilities

A large network of trails is available in the area, including Tamarack Lake and Deer Lake Trails and the Pacific Crest Trail. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, which is a short drive from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals.

Natural Features

The campground stretches along the banks of Salmon Creek. A forest of cottonwood, lodgepole pine and cedar offers shade. The surrounding area contains an abundance of beautiful high mountain lakes, rugged peaks, and scenic views.

Nearby Attractions

Lakes Basin offers many opportunities for boating, fishing and hiking. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about a mile to the west. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals, lodging, and a restaurant. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the basin. A more developed boat ramp is located at Gold Lake and accomodates launching of larger boats. Over 30 miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack branch out across the area and the Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed at a few spots in the Lakes Basin area. The historic towns of Sierra City and Downieville offer historic and cultural attractions, restaurants, shops, churches, and vistor information.

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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

Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground is located in California

Detail location of campground

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

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  • Picnic Table
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Reviewed Jul. 31, 2019

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, physically, resulting in people having to walk about a half mile to use the restroom. Half spots are reservation half are drive ins. We love it.

Reviewed Jun. 20, 2019

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 site Fresh water available Bathrooms throughout

  • Review photo of Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground by Lauren H., June 20, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 10, 2019

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground?

    Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground is located at 5753 feet.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground?

    Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground allows vehicles up to 45 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Tahoe National Forest Salmon Creek Campground?

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