Schoolhouse Campground (CA)

Tahoe National Forest

Bullards Bar Reservoir is located on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2000 feet. It is located approximately 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It has a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and a length of over 16 miles and shoreline of more than 60 miles.

Public access for boating and recreation is limited to 2 developed and 1 undeveloped boat launches: the Cottage Creek Boat Launch ramp at Emerald Cove Marina, the Dark Day Boat Launch ramp, and the undeveloped site at the end of Moran Road. The area includes 5 campgrounds, 2 picnic areas, 2 boat launch ramps, 1 marina, 1 overlook, 1 day use area and several developed hiking trails.  

Need to Know

• Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

• Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers

• Utility hookups and showers are not available

• There is not a dump station at this facility

Natural Features

The sides of the reservoir are generally steep and public access for boating and recreation is limited. The reservoir is surrounded by both conifer and hardwood forests with numerous brush species. There is plenty of shade at the campsites

Nearby Attractions

There is a beautiful non- motorized trail system in the area, with 5 different trails to choose from. Bullards Bar Trailhead is 14 miles, 7 Ball Trial is 1 mile, 8 Ball Trail is 3.8 miles, Rebel Ridge Trail is 1.6 miles and Schoolhouse Trail is 0.7 miles. Maps are available at the North Yuba Ranger Station just a couple miles east of the reservoir on Marysville Road.

Recreation

Activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, and other water sports. Swimming opportunities are limited because of the steep slopes; however boaters will find numerous opportunities for swimming in various locations around the reservoir. The reservoir provides yearlong fishing opportunities for both warm and cold water fish species. Supplies are available at the marina as well as the nearby communities of Camptonville, North San Juan, and Dobbins.

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Yuba River Ranger Station This is the Ranger Station address, not the campground address 15924 Highway 49 Camptonville CA 95922

Physical Address

approximatley 4 miles from the intersection of Highway 49 and Marysville Road

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 530-478-6253

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Nevada City, California, travel approximately 20 miles on Highway 49 to Marysville Road, turn left onto Marysville Road and travel approximately 4 miles to Schoolhouse Campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 35, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 31, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 9D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 13, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 2D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 17, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 28D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 39D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 47, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 5, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 24, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 42, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 41, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 33, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 11, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 21, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 25, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 46, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 36, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 16, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 29, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 52, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 15, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 43, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 6D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 20, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 40D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 19D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 38, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 37, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 30, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 10, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 56, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 12, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 48, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 3, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 4, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 8, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 34, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 26D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 51D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 23, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 14D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 22, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 32, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 7, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 44D, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 18, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 55, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 53, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 50, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 45, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 54, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 49, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 27, Loop , Type Standard Nonelectric

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