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Reviews (126)
What Guests Are Saying
Dark Day Campground offers a beautiful location with plenty of trees and easy access to water for swimming. Many guests appreciated the privacy of certain campsites and the overall cleanliness of the area. However, issues like poorly maintained bathrooms, noise from other campers, and inadequate campsite markings detracted from the experience for some visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Dark Day Campground offers a beautiful location with plenty of trees and easy access to water for swimming. Many guests appreciated the privacy of certain campsites and the overall cleanliness of the area. However, issues like poorly maintained bathrooms, noise from other campers, and inadequate campsite markings detracted from the experience for some visitors.
Review Summary
Dominique A
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Really enjoyed the camping and the site (#6) The elevation makes the sites more private than a flat campground. And there is an awesome overlook with huge granite boulders to sit upon and view a really spectacular vantage point of the reservoir and watch the moon rise. We got it on a full moon, just lucky! Our particular site was a bit close to the toilets, so unfortunately the odor did occasionally waft over us. The next site down likely avoided that scent! Otherwise, the only thing to note, is bring multiple wasp traps or have a netting around your food prep and eating area. Never experienced such a relentless assault, they were unbelievable numbers of them. Fortunately one got one bite, but that was still more than ideal.
It's a small site and would recommend multiple sites reserved if you have more than one tent. Most of the others are similarly sized, unless you got for #4 which is large enough for 3-5 tents. Be aware that the boats can be loud and somewhat likely to wake you early in the am, but we brought ear plugs and managed well enough.
Nicola V
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
had the basics
Dominique A
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Really enjoyed the camping and the site (#6) The elevation makes the sites more private than a flat campground. And there is an awesome overlook with huge granite boulders to sit upon and view a really spectacular vantage point of the reservoir and watch the moon rise. We got it on a full moon, just lucky! Our particular site was a bit close to the toilets, so unfortunately the odor did occasionally waft over us. The next site down likely avoided that scent! Otherwise, the only thing to note, is bring multiple wasp traps or have a netting around your food prep and eating area. Never experienced such a relentless assault, they were unbelievable numbers of them. Fortunately one got one bite, but that was still more than ideal.
It's a small site and would recommend multiple sites reserved if you have more than one tent. Most of the others are similarly sized, unless you got for #4 which is large enough for 3-5 tents. Be aware that the boats can be loud and somewhat likely to wake you early in the am, but we brought ear plugs and managed well enough.
Nicola V
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
had the basics
Briana T
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
If I were to stay here again I would want to stay at site 10A! That site was the most remote and closest to the water, and if you walked down the path to the lake there was a sweet little fire ring overlooking the lake that would have been the perfect spot for morning coffee.
Site 7 was decent, perfect fire ring with a grate for cooking and good flat spot for a tent. The car parking is about 20 yards from the site so you need to be able to pick everything up out of your car and walk it down the hill to the site.
The beach near the campsite at this time of year was a bit hilly but not super far away, and was a nice little cove to hang out for the day. HIGHLY recommend bringing a donut floaty to sit in the water.
Overall you get a great value at this campground in terms of proximity to water, facilities, clean bathrooms, and potable water on site. The only reason this site didn't get 5 stars is because there were 2 groups of people blasting music until 1am, and starting again at 8am. There weren't any rangers around or site rules posted so that would be a huge improvement to make it clear to campers what "respectful" camping looks like. I really hope anyone reading this considers the experience of other campers when you are staying at a large campsite like this one! Not trying to be a karen but when I go out into nature, I like to hear nature. Call me crazy.
Briana T
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
If I were to stay here again I would want to stay at site 10A! That site was the most remote and closest to the water, and if you walked down the path to the lake there was a sweet little fire ring overlooking the lake that would have been the perfect spot for morning coffee.
Site 7 was decent, perfect fire ring with a grate for cooking and good flat spot for a tent. The car parking is about 20 yards from the site so you need to be able to pick everything up out of your car and walk it down the hill to the site.
The beach near the campsite at this time of year was a bit hilly but not super far away, and was a nice little cove to hang out for the day. HIGHLY recommend bringing a donut floaty to sit in the water.
Overall you get a great value at this campground in terms of proximity to water, facilities, clean bathrooms, and potable water on site. The only reason this site didn't get 5 stars is because there were 2 groups of people blasting music until 1am, and starting again at 8am. There weren't any rangers around or site rules posted so that would be a huge improvement to make it clear to campers what "respectful" camping looks like. I really hope anyone reading this considers the experience of other campers when you are staying at a large campsite like this one! Not trying to be a karen but when I go out into nature, I like to hear nature. Call me crazy.
Briana T
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
If I were to stay here again I would want to stay at site 10A! That site was the most remote and closest to the water, and if you walked down the path to the lake there was a sweet little fire ring overlooking the lake that would have been the perfect spot for morning coffee.
Site 7 was decent, perfect fire ring with a grate for cooking and good flat spot for a tent. The car parking is about 20 yards from the site so you need to be able to pick everything up out of your car and walk it down the hill to the site.
The beach near the campsite at this time of year was a bit hilly but not super far away, and was a nice little cove to hang out for the day. HIGHLY recommend bringing a donut floaty to sit in the water.
Overall you get a great value at this campground in terms of proximity to water, facilities, clean bathrooms, and potable water on site. The only reason this site didn't get 5 stars is because there were 2 groups of people blasting music until 1am, and starting again at 8am. There weren't any rangers around or site rules posted so that would be a huge improvement to make it clear to campers what "respectful" camping looks like. I really hope anyone reading this considers the experience of other campers when you are staying at a large campsite like this one! Not trying to be a karen but when I go out into nature, I like to hear nature. Call me crazy.
crystal r
VerifiedMay 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
**PARKING IS NOT AT CAMPSITE** Something I wish I knew before I reserved. We were at site 10A and the parking was uphill and not close to the site. Very inconvenient to carry multiple loads of stuff up and down to the site. Also, there was no good way to get to your site without walking right through someone elses site. Lots of mosquitos we got bit multiple times just within the first 30 minutes. NO CAMP HOST, no place to buy firewood at the campsite. The area around the site is nice to explore but I would not stay here again
crystal r
VerifiedMay 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
**PARKING IS NOT AT CAMPSITE** Something I wish I knew before I reserved. We were at site 10A and the parking was uphill and not close to the site. Very inconvenient to carry multiple loads of stuff up and down to the site. Also, there was no good way to get to your site without walking right through someone elses site. Lots of mosquitos we got bit multiple times just within the first 30 minutes. NO CAMP HOST, no place to buy firewood at the campsite. The area around the site is nice to explore but I would not stay here again
crystal r
VerifiedMay 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
**PARKING IS NOT AT CAMPSITE** Something I wish I knew before I reserved. We were at site 10A and the parking was uphill and not close to the site. Very inconvenient to carry multiple loads of stuff up and down to the site. Also, there was no good way to get to your site without walking right through someone elses site. Lots of mosquitos we got bit multiple times just within the first 30 minutes. NO CAMP HOST, no place to buy firewood at the campsite. The area around the site is nice to explore but I would not stay here again
Location & Directions for Dark Day Campground
3 Miles West Of The Yuba River Ranger Station On Marysville Road, Camptonville, CA 95922 United States
Elevation: 596 ft
Getting There
From Nevada City, travel north on Higway 49 for approximately 20 mi to Maryville Road , turn left onto Maryville Road and travel west approximatley 3
miles to the Dark Day Campground.
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: October 20, 2026
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