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White Cloud

Warning

General

There 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. 

Pioneer Trail
Lower Scotts Flat
Scotts Flat 5 miles from White Cloud
Hallelujah Trail
White Cloud

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About White Cloud

White Cloud Campground is located right off of Hwy 20 in a nice wooded area. Scotts Flat Resevoir is 6 miles from White Cloud Campsite. Adjacent to the campground is Pioneer Trail used by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Campground is available for both RV and tent camping (however, there are NO RV hookups or amenities, size restrictions on RV may apply).

Number of accommodations: 39

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
Mar
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Jul
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Dec
Currently closed - Opens on May 15

Sites & Availability

39 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: 1
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
002, Loop: 1
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
003, Loop: 1
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
004, Loop: 1
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
005, Loop: 1
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
006, Loop: 1
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
008, Loop: 1
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
020, Loop: 2
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 040, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 041, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 042, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 044, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 046, Loop: 2
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 15A&15B Double Site, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

3.8
72 reviews
5
40.3%
29
4
29.2%
21
3
12.5%
9
2
11.1%
8
1
6.9%
5

Shelby R

Verified

July 2, 2022 Stayed at: 019, Loop: 1

5

Super family friendly, very accommodating host.

COLLEEN A

Verified

June 23, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: 1

2

We wish we could have camped at White Cloud, but someone informed us after we'd made the reservation that there was heavy construction on Route 20. The delay would have made it impossible for us to make our next morning's appointment in Truckee. So we found other accommodations. I wonder if it is possible to get a refund?

Tracy G

Verified

June 17, 2022 Stayed at: 042, Loop: 2

4

We loved the three days we spent here in June. The campsites were mostly empty so lots of privacy. The site is located next to hiking trails and six miles from Scott's Flat Lake (though $20 per car there). Only downsides were closeness to Hwy 20 and bugs--lots of the latter.

Jessie S

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: 1

5

Large lot space, shade, quick drive to Nevada city and Grass valley, camp grounds are small but fun to explore.

liza b

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: 1

5

Loved the campground and forest! Loop 1 is a little tight for backing truck/trailer in.

Kati B

Verified

June 6, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: 1

2

Very inconsiderate campers here. Had to ask one campsite to not shine their head lamps across my tent at 11pm at night. They were setting up their tent! Another campsite had a child screaming until we’ll past midnight. Came host did nothing about it. Toilet paper was gone in both restrooms by 3rd camp day, glad I brought my own. Right next to the freeway, so you’ll hear cars all night long.

Meghan B

Verified

October 18, 2021 Stayed at: 030, Loop: 2

5

Clean, well kept and quiet!

John S

Verified

October 1, 2021 Stayed at: 040, Loop: 2

5

Nice and quiet

Alexander B

Verified

September 16, 2021 Stayed at: 024, Loop: 2

1

The campground is not what we expected. The reservoir is 5 miles away and requires $14 extra for day use. The campsite we ended up at is right near the highway and we could hear every vehicle. Our site was also very close to other campers. There were bees everywhere, especially at the water spout (the hive was there). We went during the summer and it was SO hot. The nearby mountain biking trail had a lot of poison ivy too, so we did not have a good time biking. The campfire pit itself was functional, but the little oven next to it was cracked and damaged (not that we were planning to use it though...). We were so miserable that we ended up packing up and going home after it got dark.

Tam P

Verified

August 10, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: 1

1

The campsite was all messy and wasn’t clean the picnic table wasn’t in the right place and the dirt wasn’t suitable for a tent. My experience was bad at this campsite.

Location White Cloud

Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Camptonville, CA, 95922
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.32 / -120.847

Elevation: 1336 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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).

General

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.

General

Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

General

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.

General

No Show Policy
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

General

There 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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