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About Dark Day Campground
Number of accommodations: 10
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
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2026 Season availability
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Parking
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- Parking
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Reviews (114)
What Guests Are Saying
Dark Day Campground is praised for its beautiful, tree-filled setting and cleanliness, with plenty of firewood available. While the steep terrain can make camping setup challenging, many enjoy the decent fishing and swimming opportunities. However, some visitors reported issues with noise from large groups, weak cell service, and a lack of onsite supervision, which detracted from the experience for some campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Dark Day Campground is praised for its beautiful, tree-filled setting and cleanliness, with plenty of firewood available. While the steep terrain can make camping setup challenging, many enjoy the decent fishing and swimming opportunities. However, some visitors reported issues with noise from large groups, weak cell service, and a lack of onsite supervision, which detracted from the experience for some campers.
Review Summary
Steven B
VerifiedJune 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
The water is beautiful, the campsites are nice but not level, the restrooms are pretty rough and there isn’t any cell service
Antonio V
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 1D, Loop: A
Had a great time .
Antonio V
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 1D, Loop: A
Had a great time .
Antonio V
VerifiedJune 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 1D, Loop: A
Had a great time .
Ahmaduddin Y
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 4T, Loop: A
Everything was great
Ahmaduddin Y
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 4T, Loop: A
Everything was great
Ahmaduddin Y
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 4T, Loop: A
Everything was great
Judy L
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Stayed in site 6A 6/4 - 6/6. We didn't like the fact that you had to park, unload and drag all of your gear down to your site. Thankfully 6A wasn't too far from the parking spot. I recommend bringing a wagon to tote your gear. There is a fire ring and a bear locker at each site. Vaulted toilets and a water spigot were available. The rangers came down every day to wipe the toilets down. Lots of mosquitos and yellow jackets.
Unfortunately for us, there seem to be a group of friends who stayed at the near by sites who partied with loud music very late into the early mornings until the sheriff or rangers finally came down and had them stop the music. Their dog also barked while they yelled at him the entire time. I'm all for having fun, but when it's past a certain time keep the music to your group.
The walk to the water was long. You have to walk down to the boat launch area. No real beach area. You just find a spot and hang out. The water was nice though. If we do come back it would be for the water.
Judy L
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Stayed in site 6A 6/4 - 6/6. We didn't like the fact that you had to park, unload and drag all of your gear down to your site. Thankfully 6A wasn't too far from the parking spot. I recommend bringing a wagon to tote your gear. There is a fire ring and a bear locker at each site. Vaulted toilets and a water spigot were available. The rangers came down every day to wipe the toilets down. Lots of mosquitos and yellow jackets.
Unfortunately for us, there seem to be a group of friends who stayed at the near by sites who partied with loud music very late into the early mornings until the sheriff or rangers finally came down and had them stop the music. Their dog also barked while they yelled at him the entire time. I'm all for having fun, but when it's past a certain time keep the music to your group.
The walk to the water was long. You have to walk down to the boat launch area. No real beach area. You just find a spot and hang out. The water was nice though. If we do come back it would be for the water.
Judy L
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Stayed in site 6A 6/4 - 6/6. We didn't like the fact that you had to park, unload and drag all of your gear down to your site. Thankfully 6A wasn't too far from the parking spot. I recommend bringing a wagon to tote your gear. There is a fire ring and a bear locker at each site. Vaulted toilets and a water spigot were available. The rangers came down every day to wipe the toilets down. Lots of mosquitos and yellow jackets.
Unfortunately for us, there seem to be a group of friends who stayed at the near by sites who partied with loud music very late into the early mornings until the sheriff or rangers finally came down and had them stop the music. Their dog also barked while they yelled at him the entire time. I'm all for having fun, but when it's past a certain time keep the music to your group.
The walk to the water was long. You have to walk down to the boat launch area. No real beach area. You just find a spot and hang out. The water was nice though. If we do come back it would be for the water.
Location Dark Day Campground
Address:
3 Miles West Of The Yuba River Ranger Station On Marysville Road
Camptonville, CA, 95922
United States
From Nevada City, travel north on Higway 49 for approximately 20 miles to Maryville Road , turn left onto Maryville Road and travel west approximatley 3
miles to the Dark Day Campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.4294 / -121.108
Elevation: 596 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Safety & rules
- The campground is open from April 15 to October 15 each year.
Fires & fuel
- Buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.
Utilities
- No utility hookups or showers are available at the campground.
- No dump station is available at the campground.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store all food in approved containers due to bear activity.
- Food lockers measure approximately 4' wide, 2' deep, and 4' high.
Vehicles & parking
- Use the orange cones at parking areas to reserve your site.
Cancellation policy
- A no-show occurs if you don't arrive or cancel by the designated times.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
