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Yuba Pass Campground

39.6160° N / 120.4904° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
20 monitored sites

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Yuba Pass Campground

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 20 monitored sites

Of the 3,660 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 640 closed · 3,020 unavailable (cause unspecified). Of the facility's 20 monitored sites, 17 can be reserved online and 3 are first-come, first-served.

No online availability right now

Of the 3,660 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 640 closed · 3,020 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online100%
Open site-nights0 / 3,660

Of the 3,660 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 640 closed · 3,020 unavailable (cause unspecified).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
02004006008000 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPENSEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open site-nights across the tracked window — these site-nights are a mix of reserved, closed, unreleased and non-reservable dates.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 20 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open

Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.

About Yuba Pass Campground

Overview

Yuba Pass Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, atop Yuba Pass on Highway 49. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including birding, hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest

Recreation

Bird watching is a favorite activity on Yuba Pass. The peaceful and scenic surroundings attract a wide variety of birds, including sandhill cranes, hermit warblers, black-backed woodpeckers, sapsuckers, calliope hummingbirds, sooty grouse, northern pygmy-owls, mountain quail, bald eagles, osprey, hawks and geese. A large network of trails is available in the area, including the Pacific Crest Trail in the Lakes Basin area.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

A forest of old-growth red fir and abundant aspens provides ample shade for campsites. A variety of wildlife make its home in the area.

Nearby Attractions

Yuba Pass Campground is located on the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and scenic mountain vistas. Many points of interest lie along Highway 49 and are part of the 49 miles of Highway 49 driving tour; look for interpretive signs and other historical sites along this tour route. Gold Lakes Basin offers boating, fishing, biking, and hiking. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about nine miles west of the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the basin. 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 Sierraville offer historic and cultural attractions, restaurants, shops, churches, and vistor information.

20 monitored sites3 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups20 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6

Getting there

From Sierraville, travel south (west) on Highway 49 for 11 miles. Turn left at the entrance to the snow park and continue about a quarter-mile to the campground entrance on the right side of the road. From Sierra City, travel north (east) on Highway 49 for about 12 miles. Turn right at the entrance to the snow park and continue about a quarter-mile to the campground entrance on the right side of the road.

Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959(530)478-6253
BikingBirdingCampingFishingHikingHuntingRock ClimbingScenic DriveStar GazingWildlife Viewing

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Yuba Pass Campground?

Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 3,660 tracked site-nights open for online reservation at Yuba Pass Campground. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. 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.

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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 15:19 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.

Which sites at Yuba Pass Campground fit a 35-foot RV?

18 of the 20 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.

Does Yuba Pass Campground have online availability right now?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot, none of the 3,660 tracked site-nights are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.

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