About Salmon Creek
Number of accommodations: 26
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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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.
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
Craig G
VerifiedJuly 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
We love this campground but this year was challenging. We have been coming here for 50 years so we will continue but hope they manage it better in the future
MariaElena C
VerifiedJuly 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
Woodsy spacious campground within driving distance of many lakes. Recommend as point for lakes basin district.
Spencer H
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
This was the best campground I’ve ever been to in regards to services. The bathrooms were very clean and the potable water was really nice! Most of the sites were spread out enough to give you privacy and the near by lakes were all gorgeous!
Michelle E
VerifiedMarch 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
Perfect place for family & friends!
Kathryn P
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
Beautiful campground with amenities nearby and fantastic views! Also loved the spacing of sites here and the availability of water and restrooms.
Roger S
January 13, 2020
Perfect...
Roger S
January 13, 2020
Perfect...
Joan F
VerifiedJanuary 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
Nice campground, kid friendly, good shade in many of the campsites. Some cars were clueless and drove too fast with little campers on the campground road though. The pit toilets REALLY needed attention -clearly not emptied for a while.
Joseph D
January 10, 2020
Wonderful campground. Very clean. The pit toilets at the larger loop need to be replaced with the newer ones. Try to stay near the creek. Hike to the look out and rent a boat on the lake! Wonderful place to stay!
Tim C
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA SALMON CREEK
We stayed in #027. Salmon Creek is very quiet, located well off the main road on Gold Lake Highway. The campground is very close to many of the best attractions in the area without being too crowded. The sites in our loop were well separated with plenty of space.
Location Salmon Creek
Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States
From Sierraville, travel south on Highway 49 for 18 miles to Bassetts. Turn right and continue two miles to the campground, which is on the left side of the highway.
From Sierra City, travel north on Highway 49 for 5 miles. Turn left at Bassett Station on Gold Lake Highway and continue just over a mile, campground is on the left just past Packer Lake Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.6235 / -120.612
Elevation: 1746 feet
Policies & Rules
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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. |
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Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers |
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Utility hookups and showers are not available at the campground |
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Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest |
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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). |
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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. |
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No Show Policy
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