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Rocky Rest Campground Tahoe National Forest California

Rocky Rest Overview

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Rock Rest Campground has 10 single-family campsites on a ridge above the North Yuba River in the Tahoe National Forest. Take the bridge over to the river and you’ll find some fine swimming holes.

Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs (up to 30 feet). Most sites have nice shade from oak, fir pine and madrone trees. Each site also has a table, food storage box, fire ring and grate.  Amenities include potable (drinking) water and vault toilets. Cell service is not available.

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, mountain biking, OHV trail riding, picnicking and wildlife viewing. Seasonal kayaking and rafting are also popular in the area.

Other campgrounds in the area include Cal-Ida, Carlton, Fiddle Creek  and Indian Valley.

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Amenities
  • Campsite Tables
  • Cell Service - None
  • Drinking Water
  • Fire Pit
  • Fire Rings
  • Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
  • Grills
  • Pets OK
  • Recycling Center
  • Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
Activities
  • ATV
  • Biking
  • Fishing
  • Fly Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Trails
  • OHVing
  • OTV Trails/Riding
  • Photography
  • Picnicking
  • Rafting
  • River
  • Stargazing
  • Swimming
  • Walking Trails
  • Whitewater Kayaking
  • Wildlife Viewing
Highway 49
Camptonville, California 95922
530 478-6253

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# of Campsites:

10

Campsite Vehicle Size:

Up to 30 feet.

Season:

Late April – Late October

Elevation:

2,210

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Rocky Rest - North Yuba River View
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