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Sierra

US Forest Service · California

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

Sierra Campground is located on the north bank of the North Yuba River between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning. Recreation A large network of trails is available in the area, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Boating, fishing, and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about 5 miles from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$18/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
80
Phone
(530)478-6253
Coordinates
39.63166, -120.55775

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

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