White Cloud
White Cloud is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.32004, -120.84665
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Scenic Drive
- 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 White Cloud
Overview White Cloud Campground is located right off of Hwy 20 in a nice wooded area. Scotts Flat Resevoir is 6 miles from White Cloud Campsite. Adjacent to the campground is Pioneer Trail used by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Campground is available for both RV and tent camping (however, there are NO RV hookups or amenities, size restrictions on RV may apply). Recreation The Pioneer Trail stretches 25 miles through the Tahoe National Forest and can be accessed from the campground. The popular path was designated a National Recreation Trail in 2003. Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing are favorite activities on this popular trail. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only as well as one double site. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Drinking water is provided. Natural Features The campground is situated in a forest of cedar, pine, and Douglas fir trees, at an elevation of 4,200 feet. Nearby Attractions White Cloud Campground is located on the Highway 20 portion of the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Washington and Nevada City. Nevada City, about 14 miles west, is a scenic historical mining town with many historical attractions, top notch restaraunts, various lodging options, shopping, and stores for everything you may need. Other attractions include the Pioneer Trail,
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sugar Pine · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 41 mi
- Low clearances
- 1 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 274 designated routes (277 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Cloud Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Burlington | National forest camping area | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Skillman | National forest group campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Skillman | National forest campground | 2.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Skillman Horse Campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| River Run Resort | Private campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.