Ramshorn
Tahoe National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Nevada City, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 1 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ramshorn Campground is located off of Highway 49, in the North Yuba River area west of Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, mountain biking, motorcycle singletrack, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.Ramshorn Campground is located along the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Camptonville, Go
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Ramshorn offers excellent access to outdoor recreation including hiking, mountain biking, and fishing in the North Yuba River area. The 5.8-mile Halls Ranch Trail provides diverse trail options for various activity levels.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Gray Fox, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Mule Deer, Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, and Sierra Garter Snake are documented in the area.
Insider tips for Ramshorn: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Trails crisscross the surrounding area; Halls Ranch Trail is open to hiking, biking, and motorized use Gold panning available in the North Yuba River area
Skip Ramshorn if: You need RV hookups; this campground has no hookups. You're visiting outside May through October; campground is seasonal. You prefer larger facilities; only 16 tent sites available.
Best time to visit Ramshorn: May - October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Rocky Rest (Nevada City, CA), Fiddle Creek (Nevada City, CA), Cal-Ida (Nevada City, CA), Union Flat (Nevada City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ramshorn
Cell signal at Ramshorn (Nevada City, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
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.
Ramshorn Campground is located off of Highway 49, in the North Yuba River area west of Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, mountain biking, motorcycle singletrack, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.Ramshorn Campground is located along the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Camptonville, Goodyears Bar, and Downieville.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Trails crisscross the surrounding area; Halls Ranch Trail is open to hiking, biking, and motorized use
Gold panning available in the North Yuba River area
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Downieville, take Highway 49 south for about 5.5 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway. From Nevada City, take Highway 49 north for about 36 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
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- 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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