Camping · California
Sierra 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 · 8.7 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 73.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.6306, -120.5588
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Sierra Campground free?
No. Sierra Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Sierra Campground?
From Sierra City: Drive 7 miles northeast on Hwy 49. Campground is on North Yuba River.
What are the rules at Sierra Campground?
Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area
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.
