Big Bend Group (Yuba River) vs Gates Group: side-by-side comparison
Listed from $95 vs $82/night · 29.8 vs 20.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Gates Group for a lower nightly rate (from $82 a night listed vs from $95 a night listed).
Public-agency campground vs public-agency campground. Official facts link to their source; listing facts say so; anything nobody publishes is marked as not listed. Distances are straight-line.
| Attribute | Big Bend Group (Yuba River) | Gates Group |
|---|---|---|
| Run by | Recreation.gov | Recreation.gov |
| Official RV limit | Not listed — no official limit published | Not listed — no official limit published |
| Guest rating | 4.0 (7 reviews, Recreation.gov) | 4.0 (5 reviews, Recreation.gov) |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $95/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $82/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (listing) | 3 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing) |
| Hookups & power | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) | Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing) |
| Pull-through / back-in | 0 pull-through, 2 back-in (listing) | 0 pull-through, 3 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 2 paved site driveways (listing) | 3 paved site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Drinking water listed (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Generators | Not listed — check with campground | Not listed — check with campground |
| Pets | Allowed (listing) | Allowed (listing) |
| Cell signal | Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (4 reports), T-Mobile 4 (2 reports) (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Shade | 2 of 2 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 3 of 3 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | Not listed — check with campground | 15 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 29.8 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 13.7 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 20.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 10 mi to Palisades Tahoe (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Big Bend Group (Yuba River) or Gates Group?
Gates Group is closer: 20.4 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 29.8 miles for Big Bend Group (Yuba River) (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Big Bend Group (Yuba River) and Gates Group?
Big Bend Group (Yuba River): Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Gates Group: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Big Bend Group (Yuba River): Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Gates Group: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Big Bend Group (Yuba River) vs Gates Group?
Big Bend Group (Yuba River): Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (listing). Gates Group: 3 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Big Bend Group (Yuba River) and Gates Group?
Big Bend Group (Yuba River): Drinking water listed (listing). Gates Group: Not listed — check with campground.
Is there cell service at Big Bend Group (Yuba River) or Gates Group?
Big Bend Group (Yuba River): Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (4 reports), T-Mobile 4 (2 reports) (listing). Gates Group: Not listed — check with campground. Signal varies by carrier and site.
How do guests rate Big Bend Group (Yuba River) and Gates Group?
Big Bend Group (Yuba River) is rated 4.0 from 7 reviews on Recreation.gov; Gates Group is rated 4.0 from 5 reviews on Recreation.gov.
Go to the campgrounds
- Big Bend Group (Yuba River): live availability, sites and rules
- Gates Group: live availability, sites and rules
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