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Salmon Creek

Salmon Creek
Salmon Creek Campground
Salmon Creek

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Salmon Creek

Salmon Creek Campground is located in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

Number of accommodations: 26

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
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Currently closed - Opens on Jun 1

Sites & Availability

26 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
002, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
003, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
004, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
005, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
016, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
020, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
021, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
No Hookups
$24.00
/ per night
033, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$24.00
/ per night

Reviews (82)

What Guests Are Saying

Salmon Creek Campground offers a lovely setting along a creek with spacious, clean sites that provide privacy from neighbors. The campground is conveniently located near numerous lakes, hiking trails, and recreational activities, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Campground host Jack receives high praise for his helpfulness, although some restroom facilities could use improvement.

Review Summary

4.2
82 reviews
5
51.2%
42
4
28.0%
23
3
12.2%
10
2
2.4%
2
1
6.1%
5

Megan O

Verified

November 6, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK

4

Lovely campsite along the creek. Some of the other spots seemed very exposed to sun so pick carefully!

Chris G

Verified

October 13, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK

5

Salmon Creek is a great campground in the high Sierras. The campsites are spread out and there were plenty of water and bathrooms available. There is a bit of noise from the nearby road, but there's not a lot of late night traffic. There's a ton of lakes, hikes, and trails nearby. We were there in October and it's definitely pretty cold and the campground wasn't busy at all. Site 31 was a great option.

Douglas H

Verified

October 6, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK

5

The camp grounds are always wonderful, and a great experience. Jack is the campground supervisor and maintenance worker and he is one of the easiest guys to get along with. Super helpful, and great with our kids and pets. I give this campground a 5 star every year we go!

Matthew G

Verified

August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK

5

We used site 31, it was a great site easily a 8/10. Using a tent to camp was easy to set up but the area was rocky making it hard to walk in the tent in some spots. The campground was very clean and easy to navigate. Bathrooms are clean for the most part. Jack the host was absolutely amazing. He was friendly and always checked on us. I look forward to seeing jack and using the site again next year.

Daria D

Verified

August 10, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK

5

We have been here for three summers now and it is absolutely the best camping spot you can choose. There are so many lakes within five minutes of the campground with all different views. We take our paddle boards and our dog and have a great time. Bassett’s is a must to stop for some ice cream, souvenirs, etc
The sites at the campground are large and have lots of private space in between your neighbors.

Debi F

Verified

July 31, 2025 Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK

5

Salmon Creek campground is clean and most sites feel very private. The campground is also located close to several hikes, mountain lakes, and local stores. It is an amazing place to escape and connect with nature.

George D

Verified

July 28, 2025 Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK

4

Gold Lake Area is a great spot. Lots of outdoor activities

Hailey C

Verified

July 19, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK

4

Great location close to all of the beautiful lakes!

Jane k

Verified

July 14, 2025 Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK

5

The best camping trip in a long time!

Donna M

Verified

June 16, 2025 Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK

5

Jack, the camp host, was extremely helpful, especially since there was a discrepancy between campsites on recreation.gov and the actual campsites. Place was quiet, beautiful lakes in the area with plenty of biking, hiking, fishing, and fine restaurants

Location Salmon Creek

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

Latitude & Longitude: 39.6235 / -120.612

Elevation: 1746 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

In accordance with standard industry practices, we will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the 'second vehicle' in each single family campsite, and on the 'third and fourth vehicle' in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles.

General

Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers

General

Utility hookups and showers are not available at the campground

General

Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest

General

Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231(voice) or, (530) 288-3656 (TDD).

General

Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

General

No Show Policy
A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). 
* No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.
There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. 
There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference. 
Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.

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