Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground
Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.46921, -121.16417
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Kayaking, Motor Boat, Paddling, Water Activities, Water Skiing, 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 Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground
Overview Bullards Bar Reservoir is located on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2000 feet. It is located approximately 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It has a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and a length of over 16 miles and shoreline of more than 60 miles. Recreation Activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, and other water sports. Swimming opportunities are limited because of the steep slopes; however boaters will find numerous opportunities for swimming in various locations around the reservoir. The reservoir provides yearlong fishing opportunities for both warm and cold water fish species. Supplies are available at the marina as well as the nearby communities of Camptonville, North San Juan, and Dobbins. Facilities Public access for boating and recreation is limited to 2 developed and 1 undeveloped boat launches: the Cottage Creek Boat Launch ramp at Emerald Cove Marina (aprox. 6 miles from campground by boat), the Dark Day Boat Launch ramp (aprox. 5 miles from campground by boat), and the undeveloped site at the end of Moran Road. The area includes 5 campgrounds, 2 picnic areas, 2 boat launch ramps, 1 marina, 1 overlook, 1 day use area and several developed hiking trails. Natural Features The sides of the reservoir are generally steep and public access for boating and recreation is limited. The reservoir is surrounded by both conifer and hardwood forests with num
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sugar Pine · 31 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 34 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 237 designated routes (322 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madrone Cove | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Madrone Cove | National forest camping area | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Frenchy Point | National forest camping area | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Frenchy Point | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Frenchy Point Campground | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Bullards Lakeshore | National forest camping area | 2.2 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.