Garden Point Boat-In Campground
Tahoe National Forest — riverside, fishing
Location: Camptonville, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/garden-point-boat-in-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Boat-in campground on Bullards Bar Reservoir offering quiet, private camping with fishing and water activities. Google reviewers rate it 4.2/5 stars, praising the peaceful atmosphere and level sites.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, American black bears, red-tailed hawks, and garter snakes verified in the area
Insider tips for Garden Point Boat-In Campground: Book early — federal campground with high demand Launch boats at Dark Day boat launch to access campground Pack light for the hike to your site from boat launch
Skip Garden Point Boat-In Campground if: Low water season — August reviewers reported 200+ yard hikes and minimal shoreline access. You need hookups — no hookups available. You cannot access by vehicle — boat-in only.
Best time to visit Garden Point Boat-In Campground: May-October — Official operating season per RIDB. May-June — Memorial Day 2023 review noted water levels over 100% with amazing camping conditions.
Nearby campgrounds: Dark Day Campground (Nevada City, CA), Schoolhouse Campground (Ca) (Nevada City, CA), Cottage Creek Campground (Ca) (Nevada City, CA), Madrone Cove Boat-In Campground (Nevada City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Garden Point Boat-In Campground
Cell signal at Garden Point Boat-In Campground (Camptonville, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with high demand
Launch boats at Dark Day boat launch to access campground
Pack light for the hike to your site from boat launch
Official operating season per RIDB
Memorial Day 2023 review noted water levels over 100% with amazing camping conditions
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
This is a boat-in campground. You can not drive to this campground. You must launch a boat a Dark Day boat launch and boat to the campground. From Nevada City, California, travel approximatley 20 miles north on Highway 49 to Marysville Road. Turn left onto Marysville Road and travel approximatley 3 miles to the Dark Day Boat Launch ramp and launch from the ramp. Or travel approximatley 7 miles to Emerald Cove Marina and launch from the launch and ramp there.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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