Fiddle Creek

FS USDA Forest Service · Nevada City, CA · Primitive

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Conditions

Road Access Paved
Driveway Surface Paved
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 15 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Warning Length Restricted
Rig Size Back In Only
Access Paved Access
Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites15
Tent-Only Sites15
Overnight Sites15
Max RV Length15 ft
SurfacePaved

Location

39.5183333, -120.9925 · YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION , Nevada City , CA 95959

Photos

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Description

Overview

Fiddle Creek Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River, just off Highway 49, about 12 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing and mountain biking.  This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Recreation

The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting, kayaking and tubing are popular water activities. Hiking and hunting are available in the surrounding area.   A network of trails crisscrosses the surrounding area. A footbridge accessing the North Yuba Trail is located at nearby  Rocky Rest Campground.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family sites, all of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and bearproof food locker.  Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.  While located close to the parking areas, campsites cannot be directly accessed by motor vehicles.

Natural Features

The campground stretches along the north bank of the North Yuba River. Stands of oak, maple, locust and pine trees covers the area providing ample shade at this location.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.

Directions

From Downieville, travel south on Highway 49 for about 12 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.

From Nevada City, travel north on Highway 49 for 30 miles. The campground is on the right side of the higway. 

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING HUNTING WATER SPORTS

Details

Phone(530)478-6253
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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