Sierra
SIERRA
Part of Tahoe National Forest
Overview
Sierra Campground is located on the north bank of the North Yuba River between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning.Facilities
The campground offers single-family tent-only sites. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided.Natural Features
The campground is situated between the highway and the creek-sized North Yuba River in a forest of mature fir trees. Many sites overlook the river.Recreation
A large network of trails is available in the area, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Boating, fishing, and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about 5 miles from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals.Nearby Attractions
Lakes Basin offers many opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. 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 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.Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.Important Notices
- In accordance with standard industry practices, we 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.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- RVs are not recommended because there is limited turnaround space
- Utility hookups and showers are not available
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231(voice), (530) 288-3656 (TDD).
- 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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
Closed for the 2025 Season
Available Activities
- Hunting - Hunting
- Hiking - Hiking
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Gold Panning - Gold Panning
- Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive
- Water Access - Water Access
Directions
<p>From Sierra City travel north on Highway 49, for about 7 miles the campground is on the right side of the road. </p> <p>From Sierraville travel south on Highway 49, for 15 miles the campground is on the left side of the road. </p>
Cancellation Policy
<p><strong>No Show Policy</strong></p> <p>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). </p> <p>* 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.</p> <p>* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.</p> <p>* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.</p> <p>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. </p> <p>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. </p> <p>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.</p>
Contact Information
Phone: (530)478-6253
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATIONTHIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND
631 Coyote Street
Nevada City, CA 95959
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 006, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA SIERRA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
