Pass Creek Campground vs Yuba Pass Campground: side-by-side comparison
RVs to 45 ft vs 60 ft · 38.9 vs 43.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line).
Verdict: Pick Yuba Pass Campground for room for a longer rig (60 ft longest listed site vs 45 ft longest listed site).
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 | Pass Creek Campground | Yuba Pass Campground |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (53 reviews, Recreation.gov) | No reviews listed |
| Booking | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) | Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing) |
| Price | Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) | Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates) (listing) |
| Max rig length | Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (29 of 29 RV sites list a length) (listing) | Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (20 of 20 RV sites list a length) (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, 29 back-in (listing) | 2 pull-through, 18 back-in (listing) |
| Road & site access | 29 paved site driveways (listing) | 2 paved, 18 gravel site driveways (listing) |
| Water | Drinking water listed (listing) | Drinking water listed (listing) |
| 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 0 (16 reports) (listing) | Not listed — check with campground |
| Shade | 0 of 29 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) | 20 of 20 sites that report shade are listed as shaded (listing) |
| Stay limits | Not listed — check with campground | 14 nights max (listing) |
| Getting there | 38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 19.1 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) (listing) | 43.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 23.5 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) (listing) |
Questions campers ask
Which is closer to the middle of Lake Tahoe, Pass Creek Campground or Yuba Pass Campground?
Pass Creek Campground is closer: 38.9 miles from the middle of Lake Tahoe versus 43.4 miles for Yuba Pass Campground (straight-line distances, not driving).
Can I reserve a site at Pass Creek Campground and Yuba Pass Campground?
Pass Creek Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing). Yuba Pass Campground: Reservable on Recreation.gov (listing).
Which has hookups for an RV?
Pass Creek Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing). Yuba Pass Campground: Hookup type not listed for RV sites (listing).
How long an RV fits at Pass Creek Campground vs Yuba Pass Campground?
Pass Creek Campground: Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (29 of 29 RV sites list a length) (listing). Yuba Pass Campground: Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (20 of 20 RV sites list a length) (listing). Always confirm the specific site's length before booking.
Is there water at Pass Creek Campground and Yuba Pass Campground?
Pass Creek Campground: Drinking water listed (listing). Yuba Pass Campground: Drinking water listed (listing).
Is there cell service at Pass Creek Campground or Yuba Pass Campground?
Pass Creek Campground: Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 0 (16 reports) (listing). Yuba Pass Campground: Not listed — check with campground. Signal varies by carrier and site.
Go to the campgrounds
- Pass Creek Campground: live availability, sites and rules
- Yuba Pass Campground: live availability, sites and rules
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