Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10137699
When Cottage Creek Campground (CA) reopens
Cottage Creek Campground (CA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
6
Only 6 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 15 – May 3, 2027 · of 9 monitored sites
Of the 171 tracked site-nights (Apr 15 – May 3, 2027): 171 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 171 of 171 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 15 – May 3, 2027Not open online0%
Open site-nights171 / 171
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 171
Weekday openings90
Weekend openings81
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 90 fall on weekdays and 81 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 144 of 144 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 9 cabins| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability cabins
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 1D | 19 |
| 2T | 19 |
| 3D | 19 |
| 4D | 19 |
| 5D | 19 |
The 5 cabins with the most open cabin-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 15, 2027. That is about 164 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 15, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 15, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Stays and site detail
171 open cabin-nights across 9 cabins at Cottage Creek Campground (CA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 9 2-night, 9 3-night, 9 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 15, 2027 at site 1D.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 9 sites take 25 ft, 9 sites take 35 ft, 9 sites take 40 ft.
All 9 cabins with current availability
| Cabin | Max RV | Hookups | Open cabin-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | 99 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 2T | 50 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 3D | 50 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 4D | 67 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 5D | 50 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 6D | 50 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 7D | 50 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 8T | 60 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| 9D | 60 ft | None | 19 | 19 nights | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
About Cottage Creek Campground (CA)
Overview
Cottage Creek is a new campground with all new amendities. It has double and triple sites. It has a beautiful view of the Bullards Bar Reservior.
Recreation
Activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, and other water sports. Swimming opportunities are limited because of the steep slopes; however boaters will find numerous opportunities for swimming in various locations around the reservoir. The reservoir provides yearlong fishing opportunities for both warm and cold water fish species. Supplies are available at the marina as well as the nearby communities of Camptonville, North San Juan, and Dobbins.
Facilities
Public access for boating and recreation is limited to 2 developed and 1 undeveloped boat launches: the Cottage Creek Boat Launch ramp at Emerald Cove Marina, the Dark Day Boat Launch ramp, and the undeveloped site at the end of Moran Road. The area includes 6 campgrounds, 2 picnic areas, 2 boat launch ramps, 1 marina, 1 overlook, 1 day use area and several developed hiking trails.
Natural Features
The sides of the reservoir are generally steep and public access for boating and recreation is limited. The reservoir is surrounded by both conifer and hardwood forests with numerous brush spieces. There is plenty of shade at the campsites
Nearby Attractions
There is a beautiful non- motorized trail system in the area, with 5 different trails to choose from. Bullards Bar Trailhead is 14 miles, 7 Ball Trial is 1 mile, 8 Ball Trail is 3.8 miles, Rebel Ridge Trail is 1.6 miles and Schoolhouse Trail is 0.7 miles. Maps are available at the North Yuba Ranger Station just a couple miles east of the reservoir on Marysville Road.
9 monitored cabinsRVs up to 99 ftNo hookups9 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 18
Getting there
From Nevada City, travel north on Higway 49 from approximately 20 miles to Maryville Road , turn left onto Maryville Road and travel west approximatley 6 miles. You will cross over the dam and take a right at the Cottage Creek/Emerald Cove Marina parking area. Drive through the main parking lot and stay to the left and the stop sign. (The marina is to the right). You will travel 1/4 mile on a narrow road and the Cottage Creek Campground will be on the right. Please see the attached map for the overview of the directions through the parking lot to the campground.
1/4 Mile From Emerald Cove Marina On Bullards Bar Reservoir530-478-6253
BoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteMotor BoatMountain BikingNon-Motorized BoatingPicnickingWater ActivitiesWater Skiing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cottage Creek Campground (CA)?
Reservations for Cottage Creek Campground (CA) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 171 of 171 tracked site-nights are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 6 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 19:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cottage Creek Campground (CA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cottage Creek Campground (CA)?
9 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 15, 2027 at site 1D. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Cottage Creek Campground (CA) fit a 35-foot RV?
9 of the 9 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Cottage Creek Campground (CA)?
April 2027, with 144 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 144.
When is the next open date at Cottage Creek Campground (CA)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Cottage Creek Campground (CA) begins Apr 15, 2027 — about 164 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 15, 2027.
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