Yuba Pass Campground

Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Nevada City, CA, CA

Price: From $24 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Yuba Pass Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, atop Yuba Pass on Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including birding, hiking, biking, hunting and fishing. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National ForestBird watching is a favorite activity on Yuba Pass.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/yuba-pass-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Yuba Pass Campground offers excellent birding opportunities in scenic surroundings atop Yuba Pass, with a wide variety of recreational activities including hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing in the Tahoe National Forest.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, American Mink, Snowshoe Hare, and White-headed Woodpecker present in area

Insider tips for Yuba Pass Campground: Book early as this federal campground fills up quickly Bring binoculars for excellent birding - sandhill cranes, hermit warblers, and black-backed woodpeckers are common This is a self-contained RV facility with no hookups available

Skip Yuba Pass Campground if: You require RV hookups - none available at most sites. You need camping outside May-October - seasonal operations only. You prefer sites with extensive tree cover - recent clear-cutting has removed much of the forest.

Best time to visit Yuba Pass Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Chapman (Nevada City, CA), Sierra (Nevada City, CA), Calpine Lookout (SIERRAVILLE, CA), Salmon Creek (Nevada City, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Yuba Pass Campground

Cell signal at Yuba Pass Campground (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.

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Yuba Pass Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, atop Yuba Pass on Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including birding, hiking, biking, hunting and fishing. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National ForestBird watching is a favorite activity on Yuba Pass.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV60 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require RV hookups - none available at most sites✕ You need camping outside May-October - seasonal operations only✕ You prefer sites with extensive tree cover - recent clear-cutting has removed much of the forest

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this federal campground fills up quickly

Bring binoculars for excellent birding - sandhill cranes, hermit warblers, and black-backed woodpeckers are common

This is a self-contained RV facility with no hookups available

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
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4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Mountain Lion, American Mink, Snowshoe Hare, and White-headed Woodpecker present in area

Location

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Getting there →

From Sierraville, travel south (west) on Highway 49 for 11 miles. Turn left at the entrance to the snow park and continue about a quarter-mile to the campground entrance on the right side of the road. From Sierra City, travel north (east) on Highway 49 for about 12 miles. Turn right at the entrance to the snow park and continue about a quarter-mile to the campground entrance on the right side of the road.

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Yuba Pass Campground cost per night?+
Yuba Pass Campground costs $24 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Yuba Pass Campground open?+
Yuba Pass Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Yuba Pass Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Yuba Pass Campground?+
Yuba Pass Campground can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Yuba Pass Campground?+
Yuba Pass Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Yuba Pass Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Yuba Pass Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Yuba Pass Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Yuba Pass Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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$24 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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