Established Camping
Rucker Lake Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest
This is a PG&E; lake/campground on the Tahoe National Forest. Car-top launch for kayaks and boats. There is no boat ramp at the lake.
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
TravelerClean, quiet, close to Emerald Pools
Got here on a Friday late afternoon and found a walk in spot close to the lake. Nice, quiet campground. However, it was raining while we were there which probably had an impact on the number of people (only 3 of 12 sites were occupied). Facilities were clean. Close drive to Emerald Pools on the Yuba River. No drinking water available, unless you purify your own from the lake.
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TravelerLarge sites
This lake is a quiet getaway, with waterfront access and a warm lake. Short hike in but has picnic tables and bear boxes.
TravelerNice spots with warm lake
Definitely a gorgeous view all the way around! Lake was very warm and had a epic rope swing if you can find it. The camp spots were a good size and with fire pits and bench tables BUT there isn’t a road to actually drive around the spots, you have to park and walk all your stuff down to your spot. Kinda sucked to do that, but other than that it was great!
Location
Rucker Lake Campground is located in California
Directions
From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 east towards Truckee approximately 20 miles. Turn left on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Go approximately 4 miles. Turn right onto road 18-006 (You will see a sign for "Liahona"). Stay to the right until you reach the parking area. From I-80: Take the Hwy 20 cutoff on I-80 and head west toward Nevada City for approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Go approximately 4 miles. Turn right onto road 18-006 (You will see a sign for "Liahona"). Stay to the right until you reach the parking area.
Coordinates
39.35773237 N
120.65210555 W