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Sierra Campground
5 mi northeast of Sierra City, CA · No signal at camp
About Sierra Campground
Closed per forest order [17-24-18](https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/tahoe/alerts-notices/?aid=90358). Sierra Campground is located seven miles north east of Sierra City on the North Yuba River along Hwy 49. There are 16 campsites, vault toilets and river water source-purify before drinking.The campground overlooks the river and is surrounded by fir trees.
- Fees: $20 per site $5 for extra vehicle
- Managed by: USFS - Tahoe National Forest
- Where: 5 mi northeast of Sierra City, CA · 39.63124, -120.55879
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chapman Ck | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Chapman Creek | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Howard | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 2.7 mi |
| Haskell Peak | Hiking | 1.7 mi | 2.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Jack C. Davis Observatory (University observatory), 53 mi.
Dump station: 6.1 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- Chapman Creek Campground 0.8 mi
- Shaffer's High Sierra Camp 1.8 mi
- Salmon Creek Campground 3.2 mi
- Sardine Campground 3.2 mi
- Yuba Pass Campground 3.9 mi
- Diablo Campground 4.4 mi