About Hampshire Rocks
Number of accommodations: 23
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
River Access
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Water Access
- River Access
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (68)
What Guests Are Saying
Hampshire Rocks is a small, primitive campground with a single loop and basic amenities, including vault toilets and a water pump. The river is a highlight, offering refreshing swimming holes and a pleasant atmosphere. While the constant noise from nearby I-80 can detract from the experience, many visitors appreciate the cleanliness and helpfulness of the camp hosts, as well as the opportunity to enjoy the natural setting.
What Guests Are Saying
Hampshire Rocks is a small, primitive campground with a single loop and basic amenities, including vault toilets and a water pump. The river is a highlight, offering refreshing swimming holes and a pleasant atmosphere. While the constant noise from nearby I-80 can detract from the experience, many visitors appreciate the cleanliness and helpfulness of the camp hosts, as well as the opportunity to enjoy the natural setting.
Review Summary
Christopher A
VerifiedJuly 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: 1
Freeway noise is SUPER loud. Even in our RV. Space 6 is probably the best
Brandi C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1
Love this place so nice and relaxing!!!
Brandi C
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1
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
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: 1
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
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: 1
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
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: 1
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
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: 1
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
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: 1
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
From Truckee, Calif., take Highway 80 west 17 miles. Take the Rainbow/Big Bend exit. If westbound, turn left under the freeway to the campground entrance. If eastbound, turn right at the stop sign.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.3108 / -120.5
Elevation: 1797 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
