Hampshire Rocks
Hampshire Rocks is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.31077, -120.50001
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Historic Sites, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Water Access
- 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 Hampshire Rocks
Overview Hampshire Rocks Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest on the banks of the South Yuba River, near the Rainbow/Big Bend exit along Interstate 80. Visitors enjoy the area for its cool temperatures, access to the South Yuba River, fishing, and nearby trail opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation The South Yuba River offers swimming, and rainbow trout fishing. The surrounding area offers hiking, road biking, mountain biking, and off-road vehicle trails. The historic California Emigrant Trail passes through the campground. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated on the north bank of the upper South Yuba River in a forest of lodgepole pines. Some sites are adjacent to the river, which flows gently through this particular area. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531. Nearby Attractions Donner Lake is located 14 miles east of the campground via Historic Route 40/Lincoln Highway, known as the nation's first transcontinental highway. Many points of interest lie along Route 40, including China Wall, Rainbow Bridge, Sugar Bowl,
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- French Meadows · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 32 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 251 designated routes (235 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire Rocks Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Bend | National forest group campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Big Bend Campground | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Bend Group (Yuba River) | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Loch Leven Lakes Dispersed Camping | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Woodchuck | National forest camping area | 1.8 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.