Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234538
When Cal-Ida reopens
Cal-Ida's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 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 31, 2026 · of 12 monitored sites
Of the 528 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 211 open for online reservation · 43 reserved · 274 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 12 monitored sites, 10 can be reserved online and 2 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
60% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 211 of 528 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online60%
Open site-nights211 / 528
Reserved (of online inventory)43 / 254
Weekday openings141
Weekend openings70
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 141 fall on weekdays and 70 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 125 of 372 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 12 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 |
|---|---|
| 004 | 24 |
| 006 | 24 |
| 002 | 22 |
| 003 | 21 |
| 005 | 21 |
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
211 open site-nights across 10 sites at Cal-Ida, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 19 2-night, 19 3-night, 15 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 004.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 30 ft. 3 sites take 25 ft.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | 12 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 |
| 006 | 28 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 |
| 002 | 10 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 |
| 003 | 30 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more |
| 005 | 12 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more |
| 007 | 12 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more |
| 008 | 12 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more |
| 009 | 18 ft | None | 21 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more |
| 010 | 12 ft | None | 19 | 9 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +7 more |
| 012 | 28 ft | None | 17 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +5 more |
About Cal-Ida
Overview
Cal-Ida Campground is located on Highway 49, across the road from the North Yuba River and 13 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, fishing, biking and enjoying the cool waters of the North Yuba River. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting, and kayaking are popular water activities. A network of trails is located within the surrounding area including the nearby North Yuba River Trail.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family campsites, some 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 lies across the highway from the North Yuba River. Oak, maple and locust trees are scattered throughout the campground, offering some shade.
12 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 30 ftNo hookups12 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Downieville, travel south on Highway 49 for about 13 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway. From Nevada City, travel north on Highway 49 for about 31 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959(530)478-6253
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHunting
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234538 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-234538 · Cal-Ida · Nevada City CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cal-Ida?
Reservations for Cal-Ida are made through Recreation.gov. 211 of 528 tracked site-nights are currently open (40%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 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 16:19 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 Cal-Ida?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 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 Cal-Ida?
19 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 004. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Cal-Ida fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 30 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Cal-Ida?
October 2026, with 125 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 372.
When is the next open date at Cal-Ida?
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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