OutReserve

Hampshire Rocks

South Yuba River
Hampshire Rocks Entrance
South Yuba River
Hampshire Rocks Campground
South Yuba River

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
River Access
River Access

About Hampshire Rocks

Hampshire Rocks Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest on the banks of the South Yuba River, near the Rainbow/Big Bend exit along Interstate 80. Visitors enjoy the area for its cool temperatures, access to the South Yuba River, fishing, and nearby trail opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Number of accommodations: 22

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • River Access
    River Access

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on Jun 15

Sites & Availability

23 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 02, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 03, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 04, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 05, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 06, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 07, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 08, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 09, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 10 (double), Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 13, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 14, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 15, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 16, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 17, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 18, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 19, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 22, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 25, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 28, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 29, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night
🚐 30, Loop: 1
No Hookups
$48.00
/ per night

Reviews (68)

Review Summary

3.4
68 reviews
5
36.8%
25
4
14.7%
10
3
16.2%
11
2
11.8%
8
1
20.6%
14

Christopher A

Verified

July 20, 2020 Stayed at: 09, Loop: 1

3

Freeway noise is SUPER loud. Even in our RV. Space 6 is probably the best

Brandi C

Verified

July 19, 2020 Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1

5

Love this place so nice and relaxing!!!

Brandi C

Verified

January 20, 2020 Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1

5

This is a beautiful place for a low key camping experience no boats, no jet skis just relax and float tubes on the creek type river that runs though it. Great for little ones. I personally love it...

beth c

Verified

January 20, 2020 Stayed at: 05, Loop: 1

5

The campsite was right by the river, but not too close to water for the kids. It was clean. Large enough for our 2 tents probably room for another tent. Bathrooms close by. First time camping there we will go again for sure. Weather a bit colder than we expected that time of year. Bring plenty of local wood. There is a lodge down the road with restaurant for those not wanting to cooking or you burn something. Definitely bring water shoes for swimming/walking in river. Lots of areas around to do short day walks with kids. Loved it!

Cathy H

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 07, Loop: 1

4

Enjoyed this small campground very much! We stayed in campsite 6 with direct access to the river. Only complaint is the road noise.

mark m

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 08, Loop: 1

5

This is a most beautiful camping spot high in the Sierras right on the S. Fork Yuba River. Each campsite is isolated from the others so one does not feel your neighbors. It's close to Interstate 5 but somehow the noise doesn't penetrate down into the river canyon. The bathrooms are new and clean. There's fire rings and many good sites right on the river. Sadly there were no fish biting, but trying with flies was fun. It would be good to have a campground host since you can feel very lonely when you are the only other couple there.

Renee C

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 04, Loop: 1

5

Clean campgrounds, unfortunately our Family members had the very first campsite that fit their RV and many people staying at the campground thought they were in charge of the campground. But overall it was a great experience. Loved the river close by. Our grandkids loved it.

Amanda E

Verified

January 10, 2020 Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1

3

Great as long as you know what your getting into. I’ve camped a lot in many varieties of sites. This is close to freeway with noise but also has great waterfront spots. We always get spot two or three as we have our own private beach. I researched and understood what my expectations should be

Location Hampshire Rocks

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

Latitude & Longitude: 39.3108 / -120.5

Elevation: 1797 feet

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