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About Dark Day Campground
Number of accommodations: 10
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Boating
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Swimming
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2026 Season availability
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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
Vang X
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 2D, Loop: A
Great shade
Vang X
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 2D, Loop: A
Great shade
Vang X
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 2D, Loop: A
Great shade
Eduardo C
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Great campsite in a great location! From camp 5 you have some sneaky views at the reservoir and a nice peak at the sky through the trees. The camp is also a bit more removed from the other sites so it’s peaceful.
However, it definitely is a popular spot. There was 2 large groups of campers who partied until about 1am. Not ideal when quiet hours start at 10, and you’re ideally trying to enjoy time away from the city and the noise.
Ian G
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
We have been here before a few times and it has always been great, the campground is nice and doesn’t have too many sites.
That being said, the day use area and campground was loud and annoying at times with constant yelling from kids and adults even until 3am not to mention fireworks at about 11 at the day use area nearby. So just be aware that if you’re doing a weekend stay that it may be pretty crowded, that people may be trying to party, be up late and loud. Go during the week with less people and enjoy the lake otherwise it’s a nice area to get away for a night or two.
Eduardo C
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Great campsite in a great location! From camp 5 you have some sneaky views at the reservoir and a nice peak at the sky through the trees. The camp is also a bit more removed from the other sites so it’s peaceful.
However, it definitely is a popular spot. There was 2 large groups of campers who partied until about 1am. Not ideal when quiet hours start at 10, and you’re ideally trying to enjoy time away from the city and the noise.
Ian G
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
We have been here before a few times and it has always been great, the campground is nice and doesn’t have too many sites.
That being said, the day use area and campground was loud and annoying at times with constant yelling from kids and adults even until 3am not to mention fireworks at about 11 at the day use area nearby. So just be aware that if you’re doing a weekend stay that it may be pretty crowded, that people may be trying to party, be up late and loud. Go during the week with less people and enjoy the lake otherwise it’s a nice area to get away for a night or two.
Eduardo C
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Great campsite in a great location! From camp 5 you have some sneaky views at the reservoir and a nice peak at the sky through the trees. The camp is also a bit more removed from the other sites so it’s peaceful.
However, it definitely is a popular spot. There was 2 large groups of campers who partied until about 1am. Not ideal when quiet hours start at 10, and you’re ideally trying to enjoy time away from the city and the noise.
Ian G
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: A
We have been here before a few times and it has always been great, the campground is nice and doesn’t have too many sites.
That being said, the day use area and campground was loud and annoying at times with constant yelling from kids and adults even until 3am not to mention fireworks at about 11 at the day use area nearby. So just be aware that if you’re doing a weekend stay that it may be pretty crowded, that people may be trying to party, be up late and loud. Go during the week with less people and enjoy the lake otherwise it’s a nice area to get away for a night or two.
Neal M
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 5, Loop: A
Water is too low for access from the campsite area. Some people were also up all night doing drugs in the day use area being loud. On the upside bullards trail is nice and very close, caught a couple fish and had the whole camp area to ourselves for 3 nights.
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
