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SIERRA

Bassetts, California · USDA Forest Service

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About

Sierra Campground is located on the north bank of the North Yuba River between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning.This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.The campground offers single-family tent-only sites. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided.The campground is situated between the highway and the creek-sized North Yuba River in a forest of mature fir trees. Many sites overlook the river.Lakes Basin offers many opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals, lodging, and a restaurant. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the basin. A developed boat ramp is located at Gold Lake and accomodates launching of larger boats. Over 30 miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack branch out across the area and the Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed at a few spots in the Lakes Basin area. The historic towns of Sierra City and Downieville offer historic and cultural attractions, restaurants, shops, churches, and vistor information.A large network of trails is available in the area, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Boating, fishing, and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about 5 miles from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals.

Directions

From Sierra City travel north on Highway 49, for about 7 miles the campground is on the right side of the road. From Sierraville travel south on Highway 49, for 15 miles the campground is on the left side of the road.

Location

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Details

State
California
City / area
Bassetts
Agency
USDA Forest Service
Parent area
Tahoe National Forest
Campsites
16
Reservable
Yes
Typical price
See Recreation.gov
Equipment
Tent

Reserve on Recreation.gov

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