Fiddle Creek
Fiddle Creek is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.51833, -120.99250
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Water Sports
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530)478-6253
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Fiddle Creek
Overview Fiddle Creek Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River, just off Highway 49, about 12 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing and mountain biking. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting, kayaking and tubing are popular water activities. Hiking and hunting are available in the surrounding area. A network of trails crisscrosses the surrounding area. A footbridge accessing the North Yuba Trail is located at nearby Rocky Rest Campground. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites, all of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and bearproof food locker. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. While located close to the parking areas, campsites cannot be directly accessed by motor vehicles. Natural Features The campground stretches along the north bank of the North Yuba River. Stands of oak, maple, locust and pine trees covers the area providing ample shade at this location. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pass Creek · 25 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Eagle Energy · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 373 designated routes (479 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiddle Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Fiddle Creek | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Cal-Ida | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cal-Ida Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Carlton | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | No hookups |
| Carlton Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.