Grouse Ridge Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station · 9.2 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 62.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.3875, -120.6100
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Grouse Ridge Campground is located at the top of Grouse Ridge, spectacular vistas of granitic boulders, many alpine lakes, scattered pines, and wildflowers in the summer. Often late opening due to snow banks on access road. Hiking and biking trails lead off of ridge to the Grouse Lakes Area located at the base of the ridge. There are 9 campsites with tables and fire rings. Bear Boxes available. 5 campsites have space for small trailers. There is a vault toilet, but no trash service; pack it in pack it out!
From the USFS.
Is Grouse Ridge Campground free?
No. Grouse Ridge Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Grouse Ridge Campground?
From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 heading east toward Truckee approximately 20 miles. Turn left on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Continue on that road for 5 miles and turn right on Grouse Ridge Road (Forest Road 14). Road is unimproved dirt for 6 miles until reaching campground. From I-80: Take Hwy 20 cutoff on I-80 headed west for approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Continue on that road for 5 miles and turn right on Grouse Ridge Road (Forest Road 14). Road is unimproved dirt for 6 miles until reaching campground.
What are the rules at Grouse Ridge Campground?
Non-motorized area.
Nearby
- Carr Lake Campground2.0 mi
- Lindsey Lake Campground2.5 mi
- Rucker Lake Campground3.0 mi
- Pierce Creek Campground3.2 mi
- Canyon Creek Campground3.8 mi
- Indian Springs Campground4.6 mi
- INDIAN SPRINGS4.6 mi
- Jackson Creek Campground4.9 mi
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station9.2 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water62.5 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
