About this campground
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.
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.
The campground lies across the highway from the North Yuba River. Oak, maple and locust trees are scattered throughout the campground, offering some shade.
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.
What campers say
The CAL-IDA Campground is a shaded, creekside spot with picnic tables, fire rings, metal bear boxes, potable water spigots and pit-style toilets. Sites range from sunny to creekside; a waterfall and swimming hole are within a short walk and river access is nearby. There are no showers and cell service is limited, and sites can fill in summer so reservations are advised. Expect mosquitoes and limited trash receptacles; bring supplies from town (about 13 miles away) and pack out extra trash. Some sites near the road can be noisy at times, so choose back sites for more peace.
Our summary of 26 traveler reviews.
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- .RECREATION
- Bathrooms
- Biking
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Dirt
- Dogs
- Family Friendly
- Firepits
- Fishing
- Forest Service
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Kayaking
- Pets
- Primitive
- Public Park
- RV
- Scenic
- Shade
- Tents
- Trails
- Trees
- US Forest Service
- Water
- Wildlife
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Location
- Address
- Brandy City Road, Camptonville, CA 95922
- GPS
- 39.5367° N, 121.0147° W
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