Fiddle Creek

North Fork Yuba River
North Fork Yuba River
Fiddle Creek Campground View
ramp to river
Campsites 13 & 14

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

14 total sites

Tent Sites

14 sites

About Fiddle Creek

Fiddle Creek Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River, just off Highway 49, about 12 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing and mountain biking.  This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Number of accommodations: 14

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 17 to Oct 15

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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14 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
009, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
010, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
011, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
012, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
013, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
014, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
015, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (60)

What Guests Are Saying

Fiddle Creek Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained environment with easy access to the river, making it a great spot for families and nature lovers. Guests appreciate the clean facilities, peaceful atmosphere, and the enjoyable experiences by the river, despite challenges like parking issues and mosquito presence. While some amenities, like bear lockers, have been noted as needing attention, the overall experience remains positive, encouraging many to return.

Review Summary

4.0
60 reviews
5
43.3%
26
4
30.0%
18
3
15.0%
9
2
8.3%
5
1
3.3%
2

Jonathan W

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK

5

Great site.

Jonathan W

Verified

July 6, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK

5

Great site.

Lisa S

Verified

June 20, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK

3

Pros: Campground and vault toilet were clean and well-kept. Cons: Campsites are close together with no privacy, campground is too close to the road so there’s traffic noise and, at night, headlights to deal with, and mosquitoes were pretty bad.

Lisa S

Verified

June 20, 2023 Stayed at: 015, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK

3

Pros: Campground and vault toilet were clean and well-kept. Cons: Campsites are close together with no privacy, campground is too close to the road so there’s traffic noise and, at night, headlights to deal with, and mosquitoes were pretty bad.

Jonathan W

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK

4

This is a magical site that I return to year after year, such a gem. The fire in site 4 was not level and very full, maybe fix that to mitigate wildfire risk?

Jonathan W

Verified

July 14, 2022 Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK

4

This is a magical site that I return to year after year, such a gem. The fire in site 4 was not level and very full, maybe fix that to mitigate wildfire risk?

Angel F

Verified

June 7, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK

4

Out houses were clean. There was plenty of shade in our site but others were barren. The fire pits needs to replaced as embers leaked out of it and we had to stay on top of it.

Angel F

Verified

June 7, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK

4

Out houses were clean. There was plenty of shade in our site but others were barren. The fire pits needs to replaced as embers leaked out of it and we had to stay on top of it.

Alicia M

Verified

October 17, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK

5

Perfect location and clean campgrounds!!

Alicia M

Verified

October 17, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA FIDDLE CREEK

5

Perfect location and clean campgrounds!!

Location Fiddle Creek

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

Elevation: 691 feet

Distance to downtown

31 mi drive to downtown Nevada City (about 43 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

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Last updated: September 2, 2026

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