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.
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates39 total sites
RV Sites
31 sites
Tent Sites
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
Pets and Policies
- 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
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.
Leslie U
VerifiedJune 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: 2
The only down side was not water this year.
Johnny T
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: 2
First- I'd like to say that if you are trying to get away from vehicle noise- Site 22 Loop 2 is not the spot- especially on a weekend. That aside- this was a wonderfully kept campsite, hosted by one of the moat balanced and wonderful camp hosts ive had- Nancy. Nancy qas very good about notify other sites to reduce noise after 9 PM, and maintained the sites and restrooms to a very good level for what the campground provides. If you dont mind car noise, I highly recommend it. Outside of Site 22- there is some hiking to be done on the Pioneer trail, but there is no other trail accessibility that doesnt require a drive. Scotts Flat Lake was very beautiful, nit ridiculously busy, and clean. Give it a shot!
Johnny T
VerifiedAugust 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: 2
First- I'd like to say that if you are trying to get away from vehicle noise- Site 22 Loop 2 is not the spot- especially on a weekend. That aside- this was a wonderfully kept campsite, hosted by one of the moat balanced and wonderful camp hosts ive had- Nancy. Nancy qas very good about notify other sites to reduce noise after 9 PM, and maintained the sites and restrooms to a very good level for what the campground provides. If you dont mind car noise, I highly recommend it. Outside of Site 22- there is some hiking to be done on the Pioneer trail, but there is no other trail accessibility that doesnt require a drive. Scotts Flat Lake was very beautiful, nit ridiculously busy, and clean. Give it a shot!
Mrugesh M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: 2
Campsite was good. It was nearer to highway so it was a bit noisy. Expected flush toilets as mentioned in site details and the map on-site. But campsite has only vault toilets. Vault toilets were clean.
Mrugesh M
VerifiedJuly 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: 2
Campsite was good. It was nearer to highway so it was a bit noisy. Expected flush toilets as mentioned in site details and the map on-site. But campsite has only vault toilets. Vault toilets were clean.
Andrew C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: 2
Excellent campground, great host, clean bathrooms. Would absolutely recommend staying. Convenient location for hikes, biking and swimming.
Andrew C
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: 2
Excellent campground, great host, clean bathrooms. Would absolutely recommend staying. Convenient location for hikes, biking and swimming.
Robert K
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: 2
George our camp host was on top of things, we enjoyed going to Scotts Flat Reservoir, the camp was mostly empty, sparsely populated, the Pioneer Trail was nice, the dogs enjoyed it. Although we didn't use them, the bathrooms appeared to be very clean. It would be nice if the reservoir had public access that wasn't $20 for the day use, we only used it for a few hours at a time and parking wasn't always available.
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
