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Reviews (63)
What Guests Are Saying
Overall, Carlton campground is praised for its beautiful setting, quiet atmosphere, and direct access to the river, making it a favorite destination for many campers. Although some concerns were raised about full dumpsters, restroom cleanliness, and noise from the nearby highway, most guests found their experiences enjoyable and relaxing. Many expressed a desire to return, highlighting specific campsites for their privacy and river access.
What Guests Are Saying
Overall, Carlton campground is praised for its beautiful setting, quiet atmosphere, and direct access to the river, making it a favorite destination for many campers. Although some concerns were raised about full dumpsters, restroom cleanliness, and noise from the nearby highway, most guests found their experiences enjoyable and relaxing. Many expressed a desire to return, highlighting specific campsites for their privacy and river access.
Review Summary
Rebekah A
VerifiedAugust 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA CARLTON
No maintenance done at all. They charge $24 a day and they don’t even clean the Porta potty except for once per week on Mondays. Every site said reserved but for the entire week that we were there not one other person showed up in any of the other spots that we wanted. Kinda fishy. What is the purpose of closing down 95% of the spots? Doesn’t make sense. this is been happening for a couple of years now.
Kirk A
VerifiedJuly 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA CARLTON
It was very nice up there. Stayed in campground 9. Seen a rattlesnake under the table in the campgrounds and there were no rattlesnake signs was my only issue. Other than that it was a great camping trip.
Denise L
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA CARLTON
Lovely spot.
Ellen M
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA CARLTON
Nearby campers were playing loud music throughout the day and into the evening. Otherwise, nice enough. The pit toilets are old but seem well taken care of. They didn’t stink!
Mike O
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA CARLTON
Great time very peaceful this time of year
Tanner T
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA CARLTON
Grate spot
wendy T
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA CARLTON
loved everything about our site.
wendy T
VerifiedAugust 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA CARLTON
love this site
Clayton A
VerifiedAugust 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CARLTON
Great river spot! No room for large crowds
Charles R
VerifiedJuly 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA CARLTON
This was such an epic place to camp. Right on the river. Most camp spots have a little brush separating each other. Will be staying here again. Thanks!
Location & Directions for Carlton
Yuba River Ranger District, Nevada City, CA 95959 United States
Elevation: 690 ft
Getting There
From Downieville, travel south on Highway 49 for just over 13 mi. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
From Nevada City, travel north on Highway 49 for just under 30 mi. The campground is on the right side of the highway.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026
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