Warning
GeneralThere will be no water at White Cloud Campground for the summer 2026 season. Please plan ahead and bring your own water. We apologize for any inconvenience.
About White Cloud
Number of accommodations: 39
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (72)
What Guests Are Saying
White Cloud is a clean and lovely campsite with well-maintained areas for tents and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a getaway. While there is no water available (even non-potable) and the bathrooms occasionally lack supplies, many guests appreciated the clean vault toilets and the presence of friendly camp hosts. The site offers plenty of shade, access to nearby hiking trails, and a tranquil setting, making it a favorable choice for campers prepared for the limitations.
What Guests Are Saying
White Cloud is a clean and lovely campsite with well-maintained areas for tents and a peaceful atmosphere, ideal for a getaway. While there is no water available (even non-potable) and the bathrooms occasionally lack supplies, many guests appreciated the clean vault toilets and the presence of friendly camp hosts. The site offers plenty of shade, access to nearby hiking trails, and a tranquil setting, making it a favorable choice for campers prepared for the limitations.
Review Summary
Genevieve M
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: 2
It is a lovely and clean campsite with the bathrooms stocked with TP and the camp site areas clear to set up a tent (vs needing to bring a rake). I would like to share that there is no water available (even non-potable) which makes any fires very dangerous to have unless you bring a few fire extinguishers (possible spark spot fires).
Dawn M
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: 2
No cell service (Xfinity) which is fine.
Listed flushing toilets, there are none.
Sites are close to each other but clean. Plenty of shade. There was no water when we stayed. (It was posted on the site) There are neighboring bogs (over 6) that bark 80% of the time. Forestry Fore is nearby, The ranger did make an appearance. Nobody checks you in or out or verifys. Lots of flying bugs during sunny hours. If you saw water pics, there is no body of water, closest one is the lake/reservoir 7 miles away.
Overall was a peaceful stay.
This was my first recreation.gov reservation/stay. Hope to have many more
Kira S
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: 2
Really enjoyed this campground, site 22! The map is a little off (it shows the toilets nearby, it's wrong.) The bear box was something I've never seen before but heard about. Super easy to use, and it fit our cooler nicely. Fellow campers seemed to either not care or didn't know that a fire ban was in place. The Vista Point and Scenic Overlook east of camp on 20 was really awesome to visit. Unfortunately, people are not as kind as they should be and we ended up with a full grocery bag of trash that we removed from the brush near the lookout. Other than that, it was a lovely night. I chose this campground because it didn't force a night block for the weekend. 9/10, would camp again.
Mike M
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: 2
Easy access and convenient overnight camping getaway.
Karma B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: 1
There is no water, not even non-potable. On the Friday night I was there, there were many huge groups making noise until midnight and a few of them made illegal camp fires, 2 of which were huge. I’ve always had a pleasant experience there before and there was always water of some kind from the faucets. I am wondering if the lack of a camp host is why this experience was different. The vault toilets were clean and the sites are nice.
Lowrene M
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: 2
Nice and shady. Quite. The only issues that we had while staying there, was the bathrooms were not cleaned and ran out of toilet paper. So glad that we ALWAYS carry some with us. Other issue is that for this season there is NO water in the whole campground. We were prepared and brought extra in. So not really a big deal. Do your research and be prepared. We will be back again. No camp host either.
Delilah S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: 1
It was nice place to camp but bathrooms where not clean and ran out of toilet paper everyday and they did not say anything about not having a shower 😭 we had to go shower at a different campsite
Eric S
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: 1
Peaceful and quiet
Doug F
VerifiedJune 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: 1
I was disappointed that the bathrooms were not cleaned and adequately equipped with supplies
Leslie U
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: 2
The only down side was not water this year.
Location White Cloud
Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Camptonville, CA, 95922
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 39.32 / -120.847
Elevation: 1336 feet
Policies & Rules
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Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231 (voice), (530) 288-3656 (TDD). |
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In accordance with standard industry practices, Tahoe National Forest will assess an additional $5 vehicle fee per day for the second vehicle in each single family campsite, and on the third and fourth vehicle in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered one vehicle, and the third and fourth motorcycle are also considered one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. |
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Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest |
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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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No Show Policy
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Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralThere will be no water at White Cloud Campground for the summer 2026 season. Please plan ahead and bring your own water. We apologize for any inconvenience.
