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Dark Day Campground

US Forest Service · California

Dark Day Campground in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Bullards Bar Reservoir is located on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2000 feet. It is located approximately 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It has a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and a length of over 16 miles and shoreline of more than 60 miles. Recreation Activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, and other water sports.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$24–$72/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
75
Phone
530-478-6253
Coordinates
39.42938, -121.10795

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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