Sierra
Sierra is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.63166, -120.55775
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Gold Panning, Hiking, Hunting, Scenic Drive, 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 Sierra
Overview Sierra Campground is located on the north bank of the North Yuba River between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning. Recreation A large network of trails is available in the area, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Boating, fishing, and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about 5 miles from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals. Facilities The campground offers single-family tent-only sites. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated between the highway and the creek-sized North Yuba River in a forest of mature fir trees. Many sites overlook the river. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531. Nearby Attractions Lakes Basin offers many opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals, lodging, and a restaurant. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the basin. A developed boat ramp is located at Gold Lake and accomodates launching of larger boats. Over 30 miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack branch out across the area and the Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed at a few spots in the Lakes Basin area. Th
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pass Creek · 8.7 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 339 designated routes (416 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Chapman | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Chapman Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Deadman Lake | National forest camping area | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Shaffer's High Sierra Camp | Private campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
| Chapman | National forest camping area | 1.7 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.