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Big Bend Group Campground
4 mi west of Kingvale, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Big Bend Group Campground
Big Bend Group Campground is located right off I-80 on Old Highway 40, behind Big Bend U.S. Forest Service Fire Station. There are two group campsites with tables, group fire rings and grills with vault toilets and potable water. Campground is available for both RV and tent camping (however, there are NO RV hookups or amenities, size restrictions on RV may apply). Enjoy swimming and fishing on the south Yuba River. Day hiking and back packing nearby at the Loch Leven Trailhead. Elevation: 5,900
- Fees: $99 per site
- Season: October 31
- Managed by: USFS - Tahoe National Forest
- Where: 4 mi west of Kingvale, CA · 39.30628, -120.52013
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bend Interpretive | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Big Bend Springs | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
| Big Bend Residence | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Loch Leven | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 4.0 mi |
| Salmon Lake Tie Trail | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Salmon Lake Trail | Hiking | 1.4 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 4.5 mi
Water fill-up: 13.6 mi