Woodchuck Campground is located on Rattlesnake Creek in a remote location. Campground is surrounded by a mixed conifer forest.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
Closed for the season
Operational Hours:
Typically stays open from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Area Amenities:
Accessible,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Fee charged for some activities,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water
Fees
No Services, No Fee
Usage:
Heavy
Busiest Season:
summer
Restrictions:
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.
Closest Towns:
Cisco Grove/Soda Springs, CA
Water:
No Potable Water
Restroom:
Vault Toilet
Operated By:
Concessionaire
Information Center:
Yuba River Ranger District, 15924 Highway 49, Camptonville, CA 95922 (530) 288-3231
General Information
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.
The campground offers 3 single-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided.
No. of Sites
19 single site(s)
Reservation Info
This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) or on-line at http://www.recreation.gov
Hiking
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Day Hiking
The nearby Lakes Basin area offers hiking with more than 30 miles of maintained trails including a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. Many of the trails are also open to biking and horseback riding.
Nature Viewing
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Viewing Wildlife
Bird watching is quite popular at this location. The scenic surroundings attract a wide variety of birds including sandhill cranes, hermit warblers, black-backed woodpeckers, sapsuckers, calliope hummingbirds, sooty grouse, northern pygmy owls, mountain quail, bald eagles, osprey, hawks and geese.
Water Activities
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Boating - Motorized
Nearby Gold Lake offers visitors boating and fishing opportunities. Anglers will find rainbow, brook and mackinaw trout. Gold Lake has a boat ramp facility.
Amenities
Picnic tables
Drinking water
Drought conditions have dried up potable water source. No drinking water is available at this time.
HIDE
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