Camping · California
Rocky Rest 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
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station · 23.7 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 82.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.5133, -120.9772
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Rocky Rest Campground is located ten miles northeast of Camptonville on a ridge above the North Yuba River along Hwy 49. There are 10 campsites, piped water and vault toilets. The North Yuba Trailhead is near the campground. There is a scenic bridge across the Yuba River. Access to a rocky beach where there is a swimming hole.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Rocky Rest Campground free?
No. Rocky Rest Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Rocky Rest Campground?
From Camptonville: Drive 10 miles northeast on Hwy 49. Campground is located on the North Yuba River.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
