Hampshire Rocks 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
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- French Meadows Rv Dump Station · 13.6 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 54.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.3108, -120.5000
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Hampshire Rocks Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest on the banks of the South Yuba River, near the Rainbow/Big Bend exit along Interstate 80. Visitors enjoy the area for its cool temperatures, access to the South Yuba River, fishing, and trail opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Hampshire Rocks Campground free?
No. Hampshire Rocks Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Hampshire Rocks Campground?
From I-80 heading west: Take the Rainbow Road exit and cross to the south side of the freeway. The campground is on Hampshire Rocks Road. From I-80 heading east: Take the Big Bend exit to Hampshire Rocks Road. Turn left on Hampshire Rocks Road and continue to the campground, on the right.
Nearby
- HAMPSHIRE ROCKS0.0 mi
- Big Bend Group Campground1.0 mi
- BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)1.1 mi
- Woodchuck Campground1.8 mi
- Sterling Lake Campground3.0 mi
- Indian Springs Campground3.9 mi
- INDIAN SPRINGS3.9 mi
- Pierce Creek Campground5.3 mi
- French Meadows Rv Dump Station13.6 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water54.6 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.
