OutReserve

Big Bend Group (yuba River)

Bridge across South Fork Yuba River.
Vault Toilets
Bridge across South Fork Yuba River.
South Fork Yuba River
Entrance Sign

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Big Bend Group (yuba River)

Big Bend Group Campground is located 19 miles west of Truckee, California in the Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail.  This campground is operated and maintained by Forest Service staff.

Number of accommodations: 2

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Sites & Availability

2 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 Lincoln, Loop: AREA BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)
No Hookups
$95.00
/ per night
🚐 Victory, Loop: BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)
No Hookups
$95.00
/ per night

Reviews (7)

What Guests Are Saying

The Big Bend Group area is a beautiful and cozy location that accommodates up to 25 people, making it ideal for group gatherings. While it is clean and secure, the proximity to a busy highway results in significant noise, which may disrupt sleep. Overall, it offers a lovely setting, but potential visitors should be aware of the noise factor.

Review Summary

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5
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Reza L

Verified

September 14, 2025 Stayed at: Lincoln, Loop: AREA BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)

5

Everything was good. Enough area for 25 people and cozy spot and clean. Just need earplugs for night time to sleep because of high way sound. Beautiful location.

May P

Verified

August 16, 2025 Stayed at: Victory, Loop: BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)

2

The place is crazy noisy and loud because it locates under the road which vehicles pass by 24/7. The view is not bad, seems secure, next to the fire fighting station, and available reception. Anyway, I would not recommend this because you’ll get extremely disappointed with the noise and it doesn’t feel like what it should be as a safe and sound and peaceful camping trip. I booked it lately so this was one of the least options I could figure out..

Debra R

Verified

August 9, 2024 Stayed at: Lincoln, Loop: AREA BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)

3

Beautiful place as always!!!

Randa A

Verified

July 9, 2024 Stayed at: Lincoln, Loop: AREA BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)

5

It is a great spot for a group.

Sam C

Verified

July 18, 2023 Stayed at: Lincoln, Loop: AREA BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)

5

Fantastic site, excellent walkable swimming spots and backpacking spots. Will be coming back every year!

Melody W

Verified

June 4, 2022 Stayed at: Lincoln, Loop: AREA BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)

2

We’ve been to this site three times now and loved it the first two times, but this last time so many trees had been cleared the freeway sounds wear so loud we couldn’t sleep. The river is still beautiful and the toilets were clean, but it’s better as a day trip stop.

gabriella g

Verified

August 4, 2021 Stayed at: Victory, Loop: BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)

4

Very loud but very beautiful! Definitely bring earplugs!!!

Location Big Bend Group (yuba River)

Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.3064 / -120.519

Elevation: 1747 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

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

Flatten the Curve
Maintaining social distance of 6ft or more when walking, hiking, jogging or biking.
• Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
• Do not gather in groups.
• Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.
Remember to bring soap & hand sanitizer.
• Clean your hands often. 
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub your hands together until they feel dry.
STAY HOME IF YOU’RE SICK.
Wear a cloth face covering in public.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces. 

Before traveling please check for local advisories:
https://www.placer.ca.gov/
For more information on Corona Virus visit: 
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html 

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.

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