Union Flat
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Nevada City, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (40 reviews)
Season: May through October
Union Flat Campground is located on the North Yuba River, near Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning.The campground offers several single-family campsites and one double site. Some sites are designated for tent camping only.
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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Union Flat offers 11 sites on the North Yuba River with excellent recreational access including fishing, swimming, hiking, and water activities. Google reviewers consistently praise the scenic location and respectful camping community, with a 4.6/5 rating across 28 reviews.
Wildlife alert: California Black Bear present in area. Also watch for Osprey, Cooper's Hawk, and Northern Rubber Boa.
Insider tips for Union Flat: Site #11 is highly rated by campers for direct river access. Arrive early on weekdays to secure a spot — this is a popular federal campground with only 11 sites. Some sites are small and river-adjacent; largest RV spots available for self-contained units up to 17 feet.
Skip Union Flat if: You need water hookups or electrical service — no hookups available at most sites.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only.. You need a large number of sites — only 11 total sites available..
Best time to visit Union Flat: May-October — Official operating season for Union Flat Campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Loganville (Nevada City, CA), Packsaddle (Nevada City, CA), Berger (Camptonville, CA), Wild Plum (Nevada City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Union Flat
Cell signal at Union Flat (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.
Union Flat Campground is located on the North Yuba River, near Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning.The campground offers several single-family campsites and one double site. Some sites are designated for tent camping only.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entrySite #11 is highly rated by campers for direct river access.
Arrive early on weekdays to secure a spot
this is a popular federal campground with only 11 sites.
Some sites are small and river-adjacent; largest RV spots available for self-contained units up to 17 feet.
Official operating season for Union Flat Campground.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Downieville, take Highway 49 north about 6 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway.
Campground entrance
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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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