Yellowjacket

US Forest Service · California

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

Yellowjacket Campground provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun on Union Valley Reservoir. The water plays host to an array of activities like water skiing and fishing. The surrounding cedar and ponderosa pine forest is a lovely setting for hiking and biking. Recreation The Union Valley Bike Trail spans 4.8 miles with an easy climb of 300 feet.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $36–$72/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Number of sites: 200
Phone: 530-293-0827
Coordinates: 38.89167, -120.39167

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Nearest sites we map

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

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