Openings · last 7 days
3
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232261
When Hampshire Rocks reopens
Hampshire Rocks's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 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 30 monitored sites
Of the 756 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 514 open for online reservation · 54 reserved · 188 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 30 monitored sites, 23 can be reserved online and 4 are first-come, first-served (3 closed).
Where the open windows are
32% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 514 of 756 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online32%
Open site-nights514 / 756
Reserved (of online inventory)54 / 568
Weekday openings341
Weekend openings173
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 341 fall on weekdays and 173 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 326 of 405 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 27 sites| 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 sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 02 | 24 |
| 12 | 24 |
| 13 | 24 |
| 14 | 24 |
| 16 | 24 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-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 dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
514 open site-nights across 23 sites at Hampshire Rocks, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 42 2-night, 39 3-night, 23 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 02.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 27 sites take 25 ft, 19 sites take 35 ft, 9 sites take 40 ft.
All 23 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 39 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 12 | 35 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 13 | 38 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 14 | 35 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 16 | 30 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 18 | 30 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 19 | 38 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 25 | 32 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 28 | 40 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 29 | 40 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 30 | 26 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +12 more |
| 04 | 36 ft | None | 23 | 21 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +11 more |
| 03 | 35 ft | None | 22 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +10 more |
| 05 | 30 ft | None | 22 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 10 (double) | 45 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 15 | 40 ft | None | 22 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 17 | 30 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 22 | 35 ft | None | 22 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +10 more |
| 11 | 40 ft | None | 20 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +8 more |
| 06 | 40 ft | None | 19 | 13 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +7 more |
| 07 | 35 ft | None | 19 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +7 more |
| 08 | 40 ft | None | 19 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +7 more |
| 09 | 38 ft | None | 18 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +6 more |
About Hampshire Rocks
Overview
Hampshire Rocks Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest on the banks of the South Yuba River, near the Rainbow/Big Bend exit along Interstate 80. Visitors enjoy the area for its cool temperatures, access to the South Yuba River, fishing, and nearby trail opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
The South Yuba River offers swimming, and rainbow trout fishing. The surrounding area offers hiking, road biking, mountain biking, and off-road vehicle trails. The historic California Emigrant Trail passes through the campground.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground is situated on the north bank of the upper South Yuba River in a forest of lodgepole pines. Some sites are adjacent to the river, which flows gently through this particular area.
Nearby Attractions
Donner Lake is located 14 miles east of the campground via Historic Route 40/Lincoln Highway, known as the nation's first transcontinental highway. Many points of interest lie along Route 40, including China Wall, Rainbow Bridge, Sugar Bowl, Lake Van Norden and Ice Lakes. Other attractions include Donner Summit PCT, Loch Leven, and Castle Peak Trailheads, Fordyce 4x4 jeep trail, and Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized Area.
30 monitored sites4 FCFS sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookups27 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Truckee, Calif., take Highway 80 west 17 miles. Take the Rainbow/Big Bend exit. If westbound, turn left under the freeway to the campground entrance. If eastbound, turn right at the stop sign.
Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959530-478-6253
BikingCampingFishingHikingHistoric SitesScenic DriveSwimmingWater Access
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232261 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-232261 · Hampshire Rocks · Nevada City CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Hampshire Rocks?
Reservations for Hampshire Rocks are made through Recreation.gov. 514 of 756 tracked site-nights are currently open (68%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 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 13:18 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 Hampshire Rocks?
Campsite Sniper detected 3 site-date openings at Hampshire Rocks in the last 7 days, 4 over 30 days and 4 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Hampshire Rocks?
39 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 02. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Hampshire Rocks fit a 35-foot RV?
19 of the 27 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Hampshire Rocks?
October 2026, with 326 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 405.
When is the next open date at Hampshire Rocks?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 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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