Adventure
Yuba Pass Campground
California · Nearby: north of Truckee & Sierraville (CA)
Yuba Pass Campground is in Nevada City, CA, listed on Recreation.gov. It has tent and RV sites.
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
43.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe23.5 mi to Donner Lakestraight-line
Quick facts
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
| Hookups | Not listed |
Sources: Recreation.gov — Yuba Pass Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
This weekend (Fri, Oct 23 – Sun, Oct 25): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Key facts
- Max rig length
- 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
- Pets
- Allowed Listing
- Booking
- Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
- Getting there
- 43.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 23.5 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving) Listing
- Drinking Water
- Pets Allowed
- Self Pay Station
- Shade
- Trash Collection
- Water
Why stay here?
- RV sites listed for rigs up to 60 ft.
- Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.
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Site & accommodation options
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Standard Nonelectric
9 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
2 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
6 sites like thisUp to 6 peopleRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups
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$24/night
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Standard Nonelectric
Up to 6 peopleRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups
Check availabilityEnter your dates on Recreation.gov, then choose “Standard Nonelectric”.
$24/night
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Other nearby options
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Yuba Pass Campground, not driving.
- Closest public campgroundWild Plum6.9 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Closest private full-hookupVillage Camp Truckee25.4 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your dates79 - Economy Pull Through: from $80/nightCheck availability on Hipcamp ↗
- Closest public / first-comePass Creek Campground8.1 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
- Next closestEast Meadow Campground8.3 mi away (straight-line) · PublicCheck availabilityCheck availability on Recreation.gov ↗
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| Site | Fr 23 | Sa 24 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Before you go
CA California rules for campers
- Booking
- California State Parks book on ReserveCalifornia up to 6 months before arrival. Forest Service campgrounds book on Recreation.gov (individual sites up to 6 months ahead, group sites 12). California State Parks Recreation.gov
- Bears
- State park campgrounds: food, drinks, toiletries and scented trash go in the site's metal locker; ice chests may not be left in vehicles; bear-proof coolers must be locked (up to $1,000 fine). National Forest land: Forest Order 19-24-03. California State Parks USDA Forest Service
- Chains
- Caltrans chain controls R-1, R-2 and R-3 apply on CA-89, US-50 and I-80; check Caltrans QuickMap for live status. Caltrans Caltrans QuickMap
Longest RV site listed: 60 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Lake Tahoe Rig Fit tool
Yuba Pass Campground: questions answered
- What is the maximum RV length at Yuba Pass Campground?
- Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (20 of 20 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
- Does Yuba Pass Campground have RV hookups?
- Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
- How do I reserve a site at Yuba Pass Campground?
- Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
- Are pets allowed at Yuba Pass Campground?
- Allowed (per the listing)
Location
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
43.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
23.5 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line)
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Policies
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Max stay
- 14 nights
- Pets
- Allowed (per listing)
- Campfires
- Allowed (per listing)
About
Yuba Pass Campground sits atop Yuba Pass on Highway 49 in the North Yuba River country, surrounded by a stand of old-growth red fir that shades the sites and shelters a lively mix of wildlife. Birders will find a long species list here from hermit warblers and sapsuckers to osprey, bald eagles and sandhill cranes and quiet mornings often reward attentive visitors. The campground is a handy base for exploring the Lakes Basin and the Pacific Crest Trail access points a short drive away, and anglers can reach Gold Lakes Basin and Sardine Lakes (about nine miles west) for boating, swimming and tro…
Amenities
Drinking WaterPets AllowedSelf Pay StationShadeTrash CollectionWaterWater Spigot
Nearby activities
HuntingHikingFishingCampingBikingStar GazingWildlife ViewingBirdingScenic DriveRock Climbing
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources
At a glance
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
- Max rig length
- Listing Longest RV site listed: 60 ft (20 of 20 RV sites list a length)
- Hookups & power
- Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
- Pull-through / back-in
- Listing 2 pull-through, 18 back-in
- Road & site access
- Listing 2 paved, 18 gravel site driveways
- Pets
- Listing Allowed
- Water
- Listing Drinking water listed
- Shade
- Listing 20 of 20 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
- Booking
- Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
- Price
- Listing Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates)
- Stay limits
- Listing 14 nights max
- Getting there
- Listing 43.4 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe · 23.5 mi to Donner Lake (straight-line, not driving)
- Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite
- Not listed — check with campground
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Build around it
Things to do near Donner Lake
No rig? Fly & Drive
RV rentals for this stay
Picks are 60 ft or shorter — the longest RV site listed here. Fly into Reno (~33 mi, ~55 min to Lake Tahoe, approx.) or rent locally.
Pick up near RNOSpacious & Clean 2014 RV:4 TVS & 2 SLIDE OUTS: Sleeps 8
SPARKS, NV · 4 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 75 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $210/nightvia RVRentals.com
Pick up near RNO2022 Minnie Winnie 22M
Sparks, NV · 8 mi from RNO airport (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 40 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $217/nightvia RVRentals.com
Delivers to Lake TahoeTahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase
Truckee, CA
Delivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
Compare Yuba Pass Campground with alternatives
Public-agency campground
vs Wild Plum
RVs to 60 ft vs 45 ft
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vs East Meadow Campground
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Read comparison →Public-agency campground
vs Pass Creek Campground
RVs to 60 ft vs 45 ft · 43.4 vs 38.9 mi from the middle of Lake Tahoe (straight-line)
Read comparison →Where Yuba Pass Campground fits
- By rig & style
- Tent camping at Lake Tahoe
- Nearest alternatives
- Clair Tappaan Lodge | Sierra Club (21.8 mi) · Lakeside (Truckee) (23.4 mi) · Prosser Family (24 mi)
Other stays nearby
Wild Plum
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
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Pass Creek Campground
Tent sites · RV sites
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East Meadow Campground
Tent sites · RV sites
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Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · Continue to Recreation.gov ↗