Openings · last 7 days
5
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site openings here in the last 7 days
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
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 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 · Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026 · of 9 monitored sites
Of the 252 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 194 open for online reservation · 53 reserved · 5 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
23% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 194 of 252 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online23%
Open site-nights194 / 252
Reserved (of online inventory)53 / 247
Weekday openings128
Weekend openings66
Of the open cabin-nights on mapped sites, 128 fall on weekdays and 66 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 129 of 135 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 9 cabins| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability cabins
Most open cabin-nights · tracked window| Cabin | Open cabin-nights |
|---|---|
| 2T | 25 |
| 8T | 25 |
| 3D | 23 |
| 5D | 22 |
| 6D | 22 |
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.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
194 open cabin-nights across 9 cabins at Cottage Creek Campground (CA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 15 2-night, 15 3-night, 11 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 2T.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2T | 50 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +13 more |
| 8T | 60 ft | None | 25 | 25 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +13 more |
| 3D | 50 ft | None | 23 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +11 more |
| 5D | 50 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 6D | 50 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 7D | 50 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 1D | 99 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more |
| 4D | 67 ft | None | 18 | 16 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +6 more |
| 9D | 60 ft | None | 16 | 9 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +4 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: 194 of 252 tracked site-nights are open (77%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 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 Sep 18, 2026 17:19 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 5 site-date openings at Cottage Creek Campground (CA) in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 5 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cottage Creek Campground (CA)?
15 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 2T. 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)?
October 2026, with 129 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 135.
When is the next open date at Cottage Creek Campground (CA)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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