South Yuba Recreation Area Introduce
Experience nature and history at the South Yuba Recreation Area, a charming campground and RV park located on the Lower Campground Loop in Nevada City, California. This serene destination offers a perfect blend of affordability, convenience, and outdoor adventure, making it an ideal choice for families, adventurers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Our campground provides well-maintained campsites with hookups for RVs and tent camping options. The park is situated away from major highways, ensuring a quiet and tranquil environment where visitors can enjoy stargazing, hiking, and exploring nearby points of interest. With reasonable nightly rates, South Yuba Recreation Area offers budget-friendly stays without compromising on comfort or scenery.
- Environment: Nestled in a picturesque setting near the Yuba River, the park offers a peaceful retreat with access to hiking trails and scenic views.
- Service Items: Campsites with RV hookups, tent camping areas, fire pits (please note fire restrictions due to high fire danger), and picnic tables.
- Special Features: Proximity to Malakoff Diggins State Park, North Bloomfield, and historic mining sites along Tyler Foote Road and Alleghany Mine. Ideal base camp for exploring the region's natural beauty and history.
The park is best accessed from the north for vehicles over 7000 lbs due to bridge weight restrictions. Our facilities are designed to accommodate a range of visitors, from solo adventurers to families and groups.
Customer Feedback: "This camp is so far from the highway and incredibly affordable. It was $5 a night last time I stayed! The trails are great, and it's perfect for hiking. Mid-week visits ensure peace and quiet." Another visitor shared, "Nice and quiet with good campsites and hiking trails. A hidden gem in Nevada City!"
South Yuba Recreation Area is more than just a place to stay—it’s an experience. Whether you're exploring the region's rich history or enjoying nature, our campground offers a welcoming base for your adventures.
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Customer Reviews
I like this camp because it is so far from the highway 49 and it is cheap. Last time I was here several years ago, it was only $5 a night. The downside is that is is not an easy access to the river, although there is a hiking trail that parallels the dirt road - back to Edwards Crossing bridge. Mid week, I slept in peace and quiet. Met a hippy couple and had dinner with them, cuz campfires were not allowed - due to high fire dangers. This place is a great base-camp for exploring the Malakoff Diggins State Park, North Bloomfield, Yuba River and numerous other historic mining sites around Tyler Foote Rd and Alleghany Mine.
Nice and quiet. Good campsites and hiking trails. Best approached from the north if you're driving a vehicle over 7000 lbs (bridge says 4 ton limit, but it felt more like it should be a 2 ton limit).
Perfect for camping and the river is just a 35 minute walk from the campsite. Perfect for a morning walk.
Loved it!!! First I hiked around in the woods and picked me some big fat buds!! Man there is allot of weed growing around this campground!! After getting stoned immaculate on the killer Yuba weed, I went on down to the river and swam buck nekkind like a stoned fish!!!
You do Not need a high clearance vehicle to get here. Yes it’s a gravel road but it’s well graded, any car can make it. Just clarifying from another commenter below.
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