Yuba Pass Campground
Yuba Pass Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.61583, -120.49048
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Rock Climbing, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Wildlife Viewing
- 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 Yuba Pass Campground
Overview Yuba Pass Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, atop Yuba Pass on Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including birding, hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest Recreation Bird watching is a favorite activity on Yuba Pass. The peaceful and scenic surroundings attract a wide variety of birds, including sandhill cranes, hermit warblers, black-backed woodpeckers, sapsuckers, calliope hummingbirds, sooty grouse, northern pygmy-owls, mountain quail, bald eagles, osprey, hawks and geese. A large network of trails is available in the area, including the Pacific Crest Trail in the Lakes Basin area. Facilities The campground offers several single-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features A forest of old-growth red fir and abundant aspens provides ample shade for campsites. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531. Nearby Attractions Yuba Pass Campground is located on the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and scenic mountain vistas. Many points of interest lie along Highway 49 and are part of the 49 miles of Highway 49 driving tour; look for interpretive signs and other
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pass Creek · 7.9 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Reno KOA Journey · 29 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 350 designated routes (411 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuba Pass Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lunch Creek | National forest camping area | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Beartrap | National forest camping area | 1.8 mi | — | — |
| Shaffer's High Sierra Camp | Private campground | 2.1 mi | — | — |
| Chapman Creek Campground | Private campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Chapman | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | No hookups |
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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.