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Recreation Region: Yuba River Ranger District

Yuba Pass Campground

Closed per forest order 17-24-18. 

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 Forest

Current Conditions
Closed due to hazard trees.

General Information

Operated By: TNF, YRRD

Location: Highway 49 North of Yuba Pass

Typically stays open from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area.  Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers.  Utility hookups and showers are not available at this location.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $24/night.
Additional Vehicle: $5/night.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY.
*The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.*
https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Please be prepared to pay with CASH or CHECK.
*Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*

$24 per site

An office building on a rainy day.

Address: 15924 Highway 49 Camptonville, CA 95922
Phone: 530-265-4531
Hours: Open by appointment only. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.615927

Longitude: -120.490693

Directions

Directions from Sierra City: Travel 11 miles northeast on Hwy. #49, the campground will be on the right.

From Sierraville: Drive 11 miles west on Hwy 49.  Campground will be on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Water Activities Water Activities
Outdoor Science and Learning Outdoor Science and Learning
Hiking Hiking

Viewing WildlifeViewing Wildlife

Last updated March 17th, 2025