About Dark Day Campground
Number of accommodations: 10
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Reviews (38)
What Guests Are Saying
Dark Day Campground is a beautiful site surrounded by trees, offering great swimming opportunities. However, it requires a downhill hike from parking to the campsites, and amenities like vault toilets need improvement. Visitors noted issues with noise from large groups and broken facilities, but many expressed a desire to return for a quieter experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Dark Day Campground is a beautiful site surrounded by trees, offering great swimming opportunities. However, it requires a downhill hike from parking to the campsites, and amenities like vault toilets need improvement. Visitors noted issues with noise from large groups and broken facilities, but many expressed a desire to return for a quieter experience.
Review Summary
Shina B
VerifiedJune 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 2D, Loop: A
The campsite itself is amazing. We go every year usually we get campsite 3-D but this year we had to settle for 2D. We absolutely love coming here it’s absolutely beautiful. This year was a little more frustrating because our neighbors in 1d were loud and inconsiderate. But we will always come back here
Mary Jo R
VerifiedJune 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
The bathroom next to our campsite 6A was horribly dirty and stinky. The bathrooms by the boat ramp were clean and did not stink. Such a huge difference between the two. Why such a huge difference? It stunk all the way to our campsite.
The camp site was nice and we left it cleaner than it was when we got there. Parking was nice as well.
The trail to the lake was not safe, very sandy and I slipped while walking to the lake. The trails should be made safer. I thought that I broke my hip and still have very dark bruises. If one wants to go to the lake, I recommend driving to the boat ramp parking instead of taking trails, unless you are prepared to take a precarious walk.
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 .
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.
Kristina S
VerifiedAugust 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
We have young kids so this review may not apply to you! Our campsite was 10 a. Gorgeous view of the lake! Campers were walking by a lot as it's at the end near the trails to the water. There isn't easy access to the water as it's steep. We didn't attempt as it would have been too deep for our toddlers anyway but people were getting in there somewhere. Nowhere really to set up a lakeside picnic so we went to the day use area which was very close, but again not the easiest to get in/swim with super young kids so ask about a beach area before you go! It is end of summer now so maybe early summer it's completely different with more water? We were lucky to find a flat area in a cove to set up sun shade/toys. Added to the adventure for sure! Vault toilets near the parking to the campsites. 10a is at the end so you will have to walk everything back and forth. Boating lakes seem to have party campgrounds haha. Nothing too crazy but it was loud and there was garbage everywhere even in the fire ring (even plastic ugh). I'm sure it's been a busy summer it's just disappointing. Anyway we'll be back for day trips to swim in the beautiful warm water but can't say we'd come back to dark day to camp unless we ever get a boat!
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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
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The facility opens April 15 and closes October 15 each year. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
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Utility hookups and showers are not available |
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Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers |
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food lockers are about 4' wide by 2' deep by 4' high |
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There is no dump station at this facility |
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We have added orange cones at the parking area for each site to keep your parking site from being used by a "day use vehicle by someone else". When you arrive, just move the cone and park and place the cone in front of your vehicle. |
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No Show Policy
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