Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234589
When Big Bend Group (yuba River) reopens
Big Bend Group (yuba River)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
15
Openings · last 90 days
15
Only 15 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 2 monitored sites
Of the 56 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 39 open for online reservation · 12 reserved · 3 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 2 closed.
Where the open windows are
30.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 39 of 56 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online30.4%
Open site-nights39 / 56
Reserved (of online inventory)12 / 51
Weekday openings26
Weekend openings13
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 26 fall on weekdays and 13 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 27 of 30 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 2 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 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln | 22 |
| Victory | 17 |
The 2 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
39 open site-nights across 2 sites at Big Bend Group (yuba River), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 5 2-night, 4 3-night, 2 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site Lincoln.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 25 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft.
All 2 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | 22 ft | None | 22 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| Victory | 25 ft | None | 17 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 +5 more |
About Big Bend Group (yuba River)
Overview
Big Bend Group Campground is located 19 miles west of Truckee, California in the Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail. This campground is operated and maintained by Forest Service staff.
Recreation
The South Yuba River offers swimming and rainbow trout fishing. The historic California Emigrant Trail and Loch Leven Trail are located nearby. The surrounding area offers many additional hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails.
Facilities
The campground offers two accessible group sites, Lincoln and Victory, which can accommodate up to 25 people and five vehicles each. Picnic tables, grills and large campfire rings are provided, as well as vault toilets and drinking water.
Natural Features
The campground lies along the gentle South Yuba River; just behind and across the river from the Big Bend Fire Station. Stands of pine and fir covers the area, offering pleasant shade at the group sites.
Nearby Attractions
Donner Lake is located 15 miles east via historic Route 40/Lincoln Highway, 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.
2 monitored sitesRVs up to 25 ftNo hookups2 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 25
Getting there
From Truckee, take I-80 19 miles west to the Rainbow Road Exit. Travel west about 1.5 miles to the Big Bend Ranger Station and Visitor Center. Turn right past the Visitor Center and cross bridge. The campground is on the right. Victory is the first campsite and Lincoln is the second one at the end. From Nevada City, take Highway 20 east for about 26 miles. Travel east on I-80 for 4.5 miles. Take exit 166 for Big Bend, travel about a 1/4 mile on Hampshire Rocks Rd. Turn left before Fire Station and cross the bridge. The campground is on the right. Victory is the first campsite and Lincoln is the second one at the end.
Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959530-478-6253
BikingBirdingCampingClimbingDay Use AreaFishingGold PanningHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteInformation SiteMountain BikingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsPhotographyStar GazingSwimmingWater Access
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Big Bend Group (yuba River)?
Reservations for Big Bend Group (yuba River) are made through Recreation.gov. 39 of 56 tracked site-nights are currently open (69.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 15 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 Big Bend Group (yuba River)?
Campsite Sniper detected 15 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 Big Bend Group (yuba River)?
4 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 Lincoln. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Big Bend Group (yuba River) fit a 35-foot RV?
No RV-analyzable site here has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 25 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Big Bend Group (yuba River)?
October 2026, with 27 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Big Bend Group (yuba River)?
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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