Facility Details - HAMPSHIRE ROCKS, CA

Overview

Hampshire Rocks Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest, near the Big Bend exit along Interstate 80. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and trail opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail.

Natural Features:

The campground is situated on the north bank of the South Yuba River in a forest of lodgepole pines. Some sites overlook the river, which flows gently through this particular area.

Recreation:

The South Yuba River offers swimming and rainbow trout fishing. The surrounding area offers hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails. The historic California Emigrant Trail passes through the campground.

Facilities:

The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Nearby Attractions:

Donner Lake is located 14 miles east of the campground via Historic Route 40/Lincoln Highway, known as the nation's first transcontinental highway. Many points of interest lie along Route 40, including China Wall, Rainbow Bridge, Sugar Bowl, Lake Van Norden and Ice Lakes. Big Bend Visitor Center offers a museum and interpretive displays.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Biking Campfire Rings Drinking Water Firewood Vendor Fishing Hiking River Access	Swimming Tent sites Trailheads Trash Collection Vault Toilets Water Spigot
Within 10 Miles
Historic Sites Restaurant	Scenic Drive

Know Before You Go

In accordance with standard industry practices, Tahoe Recreation will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the "second vehicle" in each single family campsite, and on the "third and fourth vehicle" in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.
Freeway noise can be heard from campground
Call (650) 322-1181 for off-season information
This facility is operated by Tahoe Recreation, doing business as California Land Management and comments are welcome; forms are available from campground hosts or online
Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
39.31056, -120.49667
39°18'38"N, 120°29'48"W

From Truckee, Calif., take Highway 80 west 17 miles. Take the Rainbow/Big Bend exit. If westbound, turn left under the freeway to the campground entrance. If eastbound, turn right at the stop sign.