Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
Tahoe National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Nevada City, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (137 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: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Schoolhouse Campground offers shady, lake-adjacent camping with excellent boating access and reliable ranger presence. Long-time campers praise its proximity to Bullards Bar Reservoir and strong online booking system.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions and American black bears present in area; also mountain garter snakes, valley garter snakes, and coralbelly ringneck snakes.
Insider tips for Schoolhouse Campground (Ca): Book online in advance—it's a federal campground that fills quickly. Bring a boat; the campground is ideal for boaters with direct lake access and boat launch. Request a shaded site near the lake for best experience.
Skip Schoolhouse Campground (Ca) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal closure.. You prefer less crowded times—this is a popular 55-site federal campground..
Best time to visit Schoolhouse Campground (Ca): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Hornswoggle Group Campground (Nevada City, CA), Dark Day Campground (Nevada City, CA), Garden Point Boat-In Campground (Camptonville, CA), Cottage Creek Campground (Ca) (Nevada City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
Cell signal at Schoolhouse Campground (Ca) (Nevada City, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook online in advance
it's a federal campground that fills quickly.
Bring a boat; the campground is ideal for boaters with direct lake access and boat launch.
Request a shaded site near the lake for best experience.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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.
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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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