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Indian Springs
Indian Springs Campground is situated in the Tahoe National Forest near the South Yuba River, about three miles west of Big Bend. It offers activities like swimming, fishing, and hiking, while also holding historical importance along the Californi...
Robbs Hut
Robbs Hut is a serene, rustic cabin with stunning Sierra Nevada views, accessible by car in warmer months and via a 3-mile hiking trail in winter. Originally built for Forest Service rangers, it serves as a great recreational spot with nearby moun...
Big Bend Group (Yuba River)
Big Bend Group Campground, situated 19 miles west of Truckee, California, in the Tahoe National Forest at 5,700 feet elevation, offers fishing and hiking opportunities. The site is historically significant as part of the California Emigrant Trail....
South Fork Group - Eldorado Nf (CA)
South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area within Eldorado National Forest. Its remote setting offers visitors an authentic outdoor camping experience.
Fashoda
Fashoda Campground is situated on a scenic peninsula by Union Valley Reservoir, offering a picturesque camping experience. The area features activities such as swimming, sailing, boating, and fishing, along with popular hiking and biking options. ...
French Meadows
French Meadows Campground, situated by French Meadows Reservoir and 40 miles from Foresthill, offers fishing, boating, and hiking trails. It is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. The area attracts visitors for its recreational a...
Union Flat
Union Flat Campground is situated by the North Yuba River near Highway 49. It offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning.
Silver Creek Group Campground
Silver Creek Group Campground in the Crystal Basin area offers a scenic setting ideal for group gatherings. It's located less than 2 miles from Ice House Reservoir, which provides activities like motor boating and jet skiing. The surrounding Eldor...
Hampshire Rocks
Hampshire Rocks Campground is situated in the Tahoe National Forest by the South Yuba River, near Interstate 80. It offers cool temperatures, fishing, and access to trails, along with historical significance related to the California Emigrant Trai...
Lewis
Lewis Campground is situated on French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east of Foresthill. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking trails. The campground is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
Coyote Group
Coyote Group Campground is situated on the northeast side of French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from Foresthill. It offers fishing, boating, and trail opportunities in a remote setting. The campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe ...
Gates Group
Gates Group Campground is situated on the North Fork American River, near the French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles from Foresthill. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and various trails. The location is ...
Ahart Campground
Ahart Campground is situated on the scenic banks of the North Fork of the American River, near French Meadows Reservoir in the Sierra mountains. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking amidst stunning mountain landscapes...
RiverPoint Landing Marina Resort
Oak Knoll Campground
Oak Knoll Campground is located by New Hogan Lake in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The site is surrounded by brush, offering a natural setting for visitors. It provides a picturesque environment for outdoor activities and re...
Big Silver Group
Big Silver Group Campground provides tent and RV camping for up to 50 guests. It is situated 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 16 miles north on Ice House Road, near Union Valley Reservoir.
From $145/night
Capps Crossing
Capps Crossing is a campground situated on the North Fork of the Cosumnes River, surrounded by a forest that provides ample shade. It offers access to nearby hiking trails and rock climbing areas.
Acorn Campground
Acorn Campground is a sunny site in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, featuring a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures often exceeding 90 degrees. It offers convenient access to New Hogan Lake, allowing visitors to enjoy the refreshing waters nea...
From $20/night
Gray Pine Group Campground
Gray Pine Group Campground is located 1,700 feet above sea level in Mendocino National Forest. It offers a scenic and recreational space ideal for large groups and gatherings. This campground serves as a beautiful oasis for outdoor activities and ...
Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest
Mill Creek campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis, requiring visitors to be present to claim a site. Payment can be made on-site via a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, which must be downloaded beforehand due to possibl...
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Indian Springs
Indian Springs Campground is situated in the Tahoe National Forest near the South Yuba River, about three miles west of Big Bend. It offers activities like swimming, fishing, and hiking, while also holding historical importance along the Californi...
Robbs Hut
Robbs Hut is a serene, rustic cabin with stunning Sierra Nevada views, accessible by car in warmer months and via a 3-mile hiking trail in winter. Originally built for Forest Service rangers, it serves as a great recreational spot with nearby moun...
Big Bend Group (Yuba River)
Big Bend Group Campground, situated 19 miles west of Truckee, California, in the Tahoe National Forest at 5,700 feet elevation, offers fishing and hiking opportunities. The site is historically significant as part of the California Emigrant Trail....
South Fork Group - Eldorado Nf (CA)
South Fork is the largest group campground in the Crystal Basin Recreation Area within Eldorado National Forest. Its remote setting offers visitors an authentic outdoor camping experience.
Fashoda
Fashoda Campground is situated on a scenic peninsula by Union Valley Reservoir, offering a picturesque camping experience. The area features activities such as swimming, sailing, boating, and fishing, along with popular hiking and biking options. ...
French Meadows
French Meadows Campground, situated by French Meadows Reservoir and 40 miles from Foresthill, offers fishing, boating, and hiking trails. It is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. The area attracts visitors for its recreational a...
Union Flat
Union Flat Campground is situated by the North Yuba River near Highway 49. It offers diverse recreational activities such as hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing, and gold panning.
Silver Creek Group Campground
Silver Creek Group Campground in the Crystal Basin area offers a scenic setting ideal for group gatherings. It's located less than 2 miles from Ice House Reservoir, which provides activities like motor boating and jet skiing. The surrounding Eldor...
Hampshire Rocks
Hampshire Rocks Campground is situated in the Tahoe National Forest by the South Yuba River, near Interstate 80. It offers cool temperatures, fishing, and access to trails, along with historical significance related to the California Emigrant Trai...
Lewis
Lewis Campground is situated on French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles east of Foresthill. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking trails. The campground is a popular destination for outdoor recreation.
Coyote Group
Coyote Group Campground is situated on the northeast side of French Meadows Reservoir, about 40 miles from Foresthill. It offers fishing, boating, and trail opportunities in a remote setting. The campground is operated and maintained by the Tahoe ...
Gates Group
Gates Group Campground is situated on the North Fork American River, near the French Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest, 40 miles from Foresthill. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and various trails. The location is ...
Ahart Campground
Ahart Campground is situated on the scenic banks of the North Fork of the American River, near French Meadows Reservoir in the Sierra mountains. It offers visitors activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking amidst stunning mountain landscapes...
RiverPoint Landing Marina Resort
Oak Knoll Campground
Oak Knoll Campground is located by New Hogan Lake in the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The site is surrounded by brush, offering a natural setting for visitors. It provides a picturesque environment for outdoor activities and re...
Big Silver Group
Big Silver Group Campground provides tent and RV camping for up to 50 guests. It is situated 23 miles east of Placerville on Highway 50 and 16 miles north on Ice House Road, near Union Valley Reservoir.
From $145/night
Capps Crossing
Capps Crossing is a campground situated on the North Fork of the Cosumnes River, surrounded by a forest that provides ample shade. It offers access to nearby hiking trails and rock climbing areas.
Acorn Campground
Acorn Campground is a sunny site in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, featuring a warm, dry climate with summer temperatures often exceeding 90 degrees. It offers convenient access to New Hogan Lake, allowing visitors to enjoy the refreshing waters nea...
From $20/night
Gray Pine Group Campground
Gray Pine Group Campground is located 1,700 feet above sea level in Mendocino National Forest. It offers a scenic and recreational space ideal for large groups and gatherings. This campground serves as a beautiful oasis for outdoor activities and ...
Mill Creek - Mendocino National Forest
Mill Creek campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis, requiring visitors to be present to claim a site. Payment can be made on-site via a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, which must be downloaded beforehand due to possibl...
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Nicolaus has 96 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Big Silver Group is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Nicolaus vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Nicolaus welcome pets. Silver Creek Group Campground is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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