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.
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Average nightly rates39 total sites
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31 sites
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8 sites
About White Cloud
Number of accommodations: 39
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (157)
What Guests Are Saying
White Cloud offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with spacious sites, free firewood, and nearby access to trails and Lake Tahoe. However, many reviews highlight the lack of potable water and unmaintained bathrooms during recent visits. Despite these drawbacks, campers express a desire to return, appreciating the scenic surroundings and overall tranquility of the location.
What Guests Are Saying
White Cloud offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with spacious sites, free firewood, and nearby access to trails and Lake Tahoe. However, many reviews highlight the lack of potable water and unmaintained bathrooms during recent visits. Despite these drawbacks, campers express a desire to return, appreciating the scenic surroundings and overall tranquility of the location.
Review Summary
Vida B
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: 2
Great camping spot. Restrooms were very clean (no flush however) and stocked with toilet paper. No showers, but the water spigots next to us were good to rinse our feet off or use a towel to wipe off our dust. Our campsite (#28) had a bear box which was nice. Right next to the freeway so if you're looking for silence this might not be the spot.
It's about 20 minutes from Scotts Flat Reservoir which is where we went to hang out during the day. Overall very great spot in the trees and we had a good time!
Vida B
VerifiedAugust 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: 2
Great camping spot. Restrooms were very clean (no flush however) and stocked with toilet paper. No showers, but the water spigots next to us were good to rinse our feet off or use a towel to wipe off our dust. Our campsite (#28) had a bear box which was nice. Right next to the freeway so if you're looking for silence this might not be the spot.
It's about 20 minutes from Scotts Flat Reservoir which is where we went to hang out during the day. Overall very great spot in the trees and we had a good time!
Rowena S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: 2
Loved it here! Awesome for group camping, but I wouldn’t recommend if you’re looking for a site with privacy because they are close together. It works out though if you’re looking to occupy multiple sites next to each other. Grills were clean, some sites had bear safes. The sites in the middle are more shaded than others. Close drive to Scott’s Flat Lake (20 min or less). Definitely will come back.
Rowena S
VerifiedAugust 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: 2
Loved it here! Awesome for group camping, but I wouldn’t recommend if you’re looking for a site with privacy because they are close together. It works out though if you’re looking to occupy multiple sites next to each other. Grills were clean, some sites had bear safes. The sites in the middle are more shaded than others. Close drive to Scott’s Flat Lake (20 min or less). Definitely will come back.
Kevyn S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: 1
Very neat and clean campground. Could hear a little bit of Highway 20, but not a ton. We did hear some sirens from the fire station nearby, but only once or twice. Overall, a fun experience.
Kevyn S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: 1
Very neat and clean campground. Could hear a little bit of Highway 20, but not a ton. We did hear some sirens from the fire station nearby, but only once or twice. Overall, a fun experience.
April S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: 2
Overall great campground. Not a far drive to the lake. Hosts were nice & campground clean. Cons for this specific site: you can see and hear cars/trucks driving by constantly, there is a power wire directly above campsite which buzzes a few times a day, the dirt is very fine and gets kicked up easily (especially with dogs). I would come back but would try a site farther from the road.
April S
VerifiedSeptember 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: 2
Overall great campground. Not a far drive to the lake. Hosts were nice & campground clean. Cons for this specific site: you can see and hear cars/trucks driving by constantly, there is a power wire directly above campsite which buzzes a few times a day, the dirt is very fine and gets kicked up easily (especially with dogs). I would come back but would try a site farther from the road.
Jake W
VerifiedOctober 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: 2
This campground is clean with large spaces and plenty of tree cover. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because of the restrictions on fires and propane stoves; I absolutely understand why this was in place, but without notification on the website or via email prior, we did not plan appropriately for the sake of cooking meals.
The lesson learned is to call ahead of time, rather than waiting for them to notify you or to post it clearly online. Also, be sure to check the Tahoe Nat'l Forest's webpage too, as that will have more timely info than recreation.gov.
Jake W
VerifiedOctober 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: 2
This campground is clean with large spaces and plenty of tree cover. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because of the restrictions on fires and propane stoves; I absolutely understand why this was in place, but without notification on the website or via email prior, we did not plan appropriately for the sake of cooking meals.
The lesson learned is to call ahead of time, rather than waiting for them to notify you or to post it clearly online. Also, be sure to check the Tahoe Nat'l Forest's webpage too, as that will have more timely info than recreation.gov.
Location White Cloud
Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Camptonville, CA, 95922
United States
The White Cloud Campground is accessible via State Highway 20, which is approximately 14 miles to the south.
Elevation: 1336 feet
33 mi drive to downtown Camptonville (about 45 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- 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).
- 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.
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
- 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.
- A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). * No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference. Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.
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.
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Last updated: September 2, 2026
