Yuba Pass Campground

Calpine, CA

4.3(15 reviews)

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About this campground

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

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.

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

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.

What campers say

Yuba Pass Campground is generally described as a quiet, bird-rich spot with good opportunities to see species like kinglets and chickadees. Visitors commonly note clean toilets, potable water and basic amenities such as fire pits when facilities are operating. Several reports praise large old-growth red firs, and winter camping is possible, though water is often shut off in winter so bring insulated containers to avoid freezing. Be aware there are multiple recent accounts of large trees being removed and portions of the campground closed or being rebuilt, so tree cover and site conditions may be reduced — check current status before visiting.

Our summary of 15 traveler reviews.