Cal-ida Near Nevada City, CA

About Cal-ida

Cal-Ida Campground is located on Highway 49, across the road from the North Yuba River and 13 mi from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, fishing, biking and enjoying the cool waters of the North Yuba River. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Oct 16 to Oct 31

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⛺ 002, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 003, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 004, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 005, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 006, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 007, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 008, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 009, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 010, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 012, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

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⛺ 002, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 003, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 004, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 005, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 006, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 007, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 008, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 009, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 010, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 012, Loop: AREA CAL-IDA RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews (52)

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What Guests Are Saying

Cal-ida offers a beautiful and peaceful camping experience with clean facilities and friendly staff. Campers appreciated the tidy bathrooms and convenient access to the Yuba River and nearby trails. However, some noted issues with noise from neighboring campers and occasional mosquito problems, as well as a lack of water availability at times.

What Guests Are Saying

Review Summary

3.5

52 reviews

36.5%

26.9%

5.8%

15.4%

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

Jessica A

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June 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

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June 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

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May 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

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May 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.

Maria K

September 1, 2020

Very nice campsite. Just be aware of the mosquitos at dusk.

Jonathan E

August 29, 2020

Good open location with Fiddle creek running behind it. Indian post store right next to the camp makes it the most convenient campsite.

Jonathan E

August 29, 2020

Good open location with Fiddle creek running behind it. Indian post store right next to the camp makes it the most convenient campsite.

Location & Directions for Cal-ida

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

Elevation: 700 ft

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Getting There

From Downieville, travel south on Highway 49 for about 13 mi. The campground is on the right side of the highway.

From Nevada City, travel north on Highway 49 for about 31 mi. The campground is on the left side of the highway.

Nearest town

Nevada City, CA - 31 mi

About 44 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible from Highway 49, which is approximately 13 miles south of Downieville and 31 miles north of Nevada City.

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