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Salmon Creek

US Forest Service · California

Salmon Creek in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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. Recreation A large network of trails is available in the area, including Tamarack Lake and Deer Lake Trails and the Pacific Crest Trail.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$24/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
160
Phone
(530)478-6253
Coordinates
39.62346, -120.61244

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

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