White Cloud
Tahoe National Forest — riverside, hiking
Location: Camptonville, CA, CA
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$48 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (72 reviews)
Season: May through October
White Cloud Campground is located right off of Hwy 20 in a nice wooded area. Scotts Flat Resevoir is 6 miles from White Cloud Campsite. Adjacent to the campground is Pioneer Trail used by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/white-cloud to be notified when sites open up.
White Cloud offers spacious campsites in a wooded setting with access to the 25-mile Pioneer Trail through Tahoe National Forest for hiking and mountain biking. Located just off Highway 20 near Nevada City with Scotts Flat Reservoir 6 miles away.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also verify sightings of Great Gray Owl, Common Raven, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Western Fence Lizard.
Insider tips for White Cloud: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with high demand No RV hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only with possible size restrictions Highway 20 road noise audible from campsites, especially during daytime and from truck traffic
Skip White Cloud if: You need RV hookups — no hookups at most sites. You are noise-sensitive — Highway 20 traffic and trucks on nearby hill create significant noise. You need campfires — fire restrictions may apply during your visit dates.
Best time to visit White Cloud: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Skillman (Nevada City, CA), North Fork (Ca) (Camptonville, CA), Tunnel Mills Ii (Camptonville, CA), Shirttail Creek (Foresthill, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at White Cloud
Cell signal at White Cloud (Camptonville, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
White Cloud Campground is located right off of Hwy 20 in a nice wooded area. Scotts Flat Resevoir is 6 miles from White Cloud Campsite. Adjacent to the campground is Pioneer Trail used by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with high demand
No RV hookups available; suitable for self-contained RVs only with possible size restrictions
Highway 20 road noise audible from campsites, especially during daytime and from truck traffic
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, travel east on Highway 20 for 10 miles. Turn right at the White Cloud Campground sign and then the first right into the campground. From Interstate 80 take exit 161, Highway 20 to Nevada City and drive 26 miles west toward Nevada City. Turn left at the White Cloud Campground sign and then the first right into the 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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