About Cal-ida
Number of accommodations: 10
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2026 Season availability
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Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
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Reviews (45)
What Guests Are Saying
Cal-ida is a great campground with friendly campers, clean facilities, and a beautiful location, perfect for staging dirt biking and enjoying the nearby Yuba River. The shaded sites provide comfort during hot days, and the staff is attentive to cleanliness. However, some noise disturbances from neighbors and a lack of consistent water access were noted as drawbacks.
What Guests Are Saying
Cal-ida is a great campground with friendly campers, clean facilities, and a beautiful location, perfect for staging dirt biking and enjoying the nearby Yuba River. The shaded sites provide comfort during hot days, and the staff is attentive to cleanliness. However, some noise disturbances from neighbors and a lack of consistent water access were noted as drawbacks.
Review Summary
Brian S
VerifiedJuly 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA
We have a site booked every month at Cal Ida and have had for several years now but this is the last year we will stay there. Last month was ridiculous and I left a review telling why (I rarely leave reviews) and we were hopeful this month would be better. Not so it was worse. In the last 2 years this place has turned into the wild west with the Forest Service doing nothing. Friday when we arrived the spot next to us had more cars and people than allowed and they had their music blasting when we arrived at noon. They did turn it down some but then site 7 decided that we all would enjoy a little rap so they cranked theirs up. I get it quiet time is 10PM but there is this little thing called respect for others. Friday night turned out fine eventually. Saturday not so much-a large group showed up Saturday with several trailers and cars which is fine and expected but they set up in the road and blocked one access to the upper sites, one guy decided the water supply was his personal water supply and ran a hose down to it and taped the flipper valve open, extra cars parked all over the place. Then Saturday night they were up partying all night really, really loud. Very obnoxious crowd. Then Sunday morning at 7am they were yelling back and forth at each other. Good thing were were planning on leaving Sunday because I would of left anyway, the campground is like the wild west and the Forest Service could't care less. We have one more reservation at Cal Ida, we are actively looking for another open site somewhere else and if we can find another open site at a different campground we will cancel if not we will stay there but it will be the last time.
David B
June 9, 2021
This year there is a water pressure issue. Reported it to several people driving forest service trucks and got the same lame answer- I’ll let my boss know.
David B
June 9, 2021
This year there is a water pressure issue. Reported it to several people driving forest service trucks and got the same lame answer- I’ll let my boss know.
Ben M
June 7, 2021
Campsite was gorgeous and spread out so it didn't feel crowded. Beautiful creek right next to the campsites and waterfall up the road. Also a larger river across the highway which was gorgeous and super fun. Very cool and fun spot. However there are no showers or sinks, also no cell reception, and there are a lot of mosquitoes. But overall enjoyed our stay.
Ben M
June 7, 2021
Campsite was gorgeous and spread out so it didn't feel crowded. Beautiful creek right next to the campsites and waterfall up the road. Also a larger river across the highway which was gorgeous and super fun. Very cool and fun spot. However there are no showers or sinks, also no cell reception, and there are a lot of mosquitoes. But overall enjoyed our stay.
Jessica A
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA
Decent part of creek was across main road. 5 min walk. Lots of poison oak. And loud resort across creek.
Jessica A
VerifiedJune 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA
Decent part of creek was across main road. 5 min walk. Lots of poison oak. And loud resort across creek.
Owen S
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA
My campsite near the creek felt lush and secluded. The neighboring private property can be a bit loud though.
Owen S
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA
My campsite near the creek felt lush and secluded. The neighboring private property can be a bit loud though.
Maria K
September 1, 2020
Very nice campsite. Just be aware of the mosquitos at dusk.
Location Cal-ida
Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States
From Downieville, travel south on Highway 49 for about 13 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway.
From Nevada City, travel north on Highway 49 for about 31 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
The campground is accessible from Highway 49, which is approximately 13 miles south of Downieville and 31 miles north of Nevada City.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.52 / -120.997
Elevation: 700 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
