Dispersed Camping in Sierra County, California
Showing 151 locations in Sierra County.
Anderson Forest Road
A scenic dispersed camping corridor winding through Tahoe National Forest pine woods along native dirt roads.
Austin Meadows Spur Dispersed
A remote forest corridor located within the Tahoe National Forest, offering dispersed camping along a seasonal dirt road. This area provides quiet dispersed camping options surrounded by pine forest.
Banner Mine Spur Dispersed Camping
This forest spur offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities nestled within the Tahoe National Forest. The road consists of native dirt material and is accessible to most vehicle types during dry conditions.
Bayes Cable Spur Dispersed
A quiet dirt spur road within the Tahoe National Forest offering secluded spots suitable for dispersed camping.
Bear Valley Group Area
This developed group campsite provides a scenic pine forest retreat with convenient access near the Bear Creek Trailhead.
Bellevue Road Dispersed
Located within Plumas National Forest, this dirt road corridor offers dispersed camping opportunities in a tranquil, wooded environment. The route is open year-round, though dry conditions are recommended for standard vehicles traveling on the native material surface.
Berger Campground
Berger Campground offers quiet forest camping under lodgepole pine, cedar, and fir trees near the banks of Packer Creek. It features two small loops primarily suited for tents and small campervans. Visitors have convenient access to hiking, fishing at nearby Packer Lake, and exploring the Sierra Buttes area.
Bernard Diggings Spur D Dispersed
A quiet and remote Forest Service spur road situated in the Plumas National Forest. This area offers primitive dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material dirt corridor.
Black Oak Spur
This Tahoe National Forest spur road provides seasonal access for dispersed camping in a quiet, wooded setting. It features a native material dirt surface accessible to most standard passenger vehicles during dry periods.
Bohemia
Located within the Tahoe National Forest near Downieville, this forest road offers seasonal dispersed camping along a native dirt corridor. It provides basic forested pull-offs with easy access to nearby mountain scenery.
Bowman Lake Campground
A primitive lakeside campground on the shores of Bowman Lake within Tahoe National Forest. The final two miles of access via Meadow Lake Road are rough, unpaved, and steep, making high-clearance vehicles highly recommended. While the setting offers beautiful lake views, the area is highly popular with off-road vehicle enthusiasts, which can lead to high noise and dust on weekends. No trash or water services are available, so campers must pack out all waste.
Bowman Lake Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through Tahoe National Forest near Bowman Lake. It provides rustic dispersed camping opportunities along a native-surface forest road.
Bowman Lake Road Dispersed
A dispersed camping spot located along Bowman Lake Road, nestled in a pine forest setting in Tahoe National Forest.
Bowman Lake Road Dispersed
A rustic dirt road corridor through Tahoe National Forest offering dispersed roadside camping among pine trees and granite outcrops.
Brandy City Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping options situated along Brandy City Road and Fiddle Creek Road, offering a secluded forested retreat just north of the North Yuba River corridor.
Butte Street Dispersed Camping Area
A dense group of designated dispersed campsites situated along Butte Street near the North Fork Yuba River in Sierra City. The area offers heavily forested mountain surroundings with close proximity to town services, though sites are tightly packed, offering minimal privacy.
Cal-Ida Campground
An official developed USFS campground situated along Highway 49 and the scenic North Yuba River. Shaded by mature oak, maple, and pine trees, it offers classic forest camping with basic amenities.
Caledonia Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Caledonia Road in the Plumas National Forest. The road features a native dirt surface and traverses scenic wooded terrain.
Canyon Creek Campground
A remote, free developed campground within the Tahoe National Forest, situated right above the rushing Canyon Creek. It features basic amenities including pit toilets, metal fire rings, and bear boxes. The final access road can be rocky and rough, making high-clearance vehicles recommended. Several dispersed camping sites are also scattered nearby along the main access road.
Carlton Campground
Spacious developed USFS campground offering well-shaded sites along the North Fork Yuba River. Positioned just off Highway 49, this location features large, comfortable spots suitable for both tents and trailers.
Cedar Grove Road Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along Cedar Grove Road within the Plumas National Forest, offering native dirt roadside pullouts.
Cemetery Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor along Cemetery Road within the Plumas National Forest, offering standard wooded campsites in a peaceful natural environment.
Charcoal Ravine Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor winding through the scenic pine forests of Tahoe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options along the route. The setting is highly rural and peaceful, located a short distance from Downieville.
Chimney Rock Road Dispersed
This native material dirt road winds through Tahoe National Forest near Downieville, offering convenient access to remote dispersed camping sites. The road is accessible to most passenger vehicles when dry, providing peaceful forested settings close to scenic peaks.
Clarabeth Spur
Dispersed camping opportunities along the native dirt surface of Clarabeth Spur within the Tahoe National Forest, offering a peaceful wooded environment.
Cold Springs Forest Road
Cold Springs Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material forest road within the Tahoe National Forest. The corridor is generally accessible to standard vehicles during the dry season.
Convict Flat Picnic Dispersed
A quiet forest road corridor offering access to dispersed camping pullouts near the North Yuba River. It sits in close proximity to the Convict Flat Picnic Area, surrounded by beautiful pine trees.
Cowell Mine Road Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor located along Cowell Mine Road, near the border of Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. The road offers several dirt pull-offs for camping, leading to a wider clearing with rustic log benches and a vault toilet. The area is highly suitable for self-contained, high-clearance vehicles seeking quiet forest surroundings.
Culbertson Lake Backcountry Camping
Scenic primitive hike-in camping sites surrounding the shores of Culbertson Lake in Tahoe National Forest. Accessible only by hiking trails, this pristine alpine area offers exceptional privacy and natural scenery.
Deadman Creek Spur-02 Dispersed
A quiet and remote forest corridor situated along Deadman Creek Spur-02 within the Tahoe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping options.
Diablo Campground
Diablo Campground is nestled in the Packer Lake area near the scenic Sierra Buttes within Tahoe National Forest. Shaded by a stand of mature lodgepole pines, the facility features basic amenities alongside Packer Creek. It serves as an excellent basecamp for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, trout fishing, and canoeing in the nearby alpine lakes.
Diamond Creek Plantation
This forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options winding through the scenic Tahoe National Forest near Clyde Mountain.
Diamond Creek Spur
This dispersed camping corridor along Diamond Creek Spur is located within Tahoe National Forest near Downieville. It offers rustic, unpaved access to quiet forest sites suitable for self-contained campers during the dry season.
East Meadow Campground
East Meadow Campground offers single- and double-family developed campsites right along the scenic shores of Jackson Meadow Reservoir. Standard asphalt loop roads make the site easily accessible for most rig types, including larger trailers. High-quality views of the Sierra Crest and immediate access to water sports make this a highly popular summer spot. Amenities include flushing toilets, vault toilets, and drinking water.
Eureka Deadwood Road Dispersed Area
This Forest Service road corridor near Downieville offers dispersed camping opportunities in the scenic Tahoe National Forest. Access is via a dirt road with a native material surface, suitable for standard passenger vehicles and motorhomes during the open season.
Fiddle Creek Campground
A developed USFS campground along the north bank of the North Yuba River. This campground features walk-in, tent-only sites that provide a tranquil experience right next to the water, though vehicles cannot access individual sites.
Fiddle Eureka Spur Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping opportunities located along a native dirt spur road winding through the scenic pine forests of the Tahoe National Forest, positioned close to Saint Charles Hill and Bald Mountain.
FINDLEY CAMPGROUND
Findley Campground offers peaceful wooded campsites adjacent to the Jackson Meadow Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest. This developed facility is ideal for water recreation, featuring standard campsites with campfire rings and access to drinking water and flush toilets. Its location provides easy access to the reservoir's boat ramp and designated swim beach.
FIR TOP CAMPGROUND
Fir Top Campground is situated along the scenic Jackson Meadow Reservoir within the Woodcamp Recreation Area of Tahoe National Forest. Visitors enjoy spacious individual campsites equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings, supported by flush toilets and drinking water. The proximity to the reservoir offers excellent boating, swimming, and fishing, with the Pacific Crest Trail running nearby.
Footes Crossing Spur B
A remote dirt spur within the Tahoe National Forest, offering primitive dispersed camping along a native-surface corridor. The area provides a secluded natural setting near historic Sierra County mining sites.
Forest Road 0049-044 Dispersed
This dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 0049-044 offers quick access to the Tahoe National Forest pine woods and nearby Loganville. The native dirt road is accessible to most rigs under dry conditions.
Forest Road 0049-048 Dispersed
This National Forest road corridor offers dispersed camping options within the Tahoe National Forest near Downieville. Positioned a short distance from the highway, it features a native dirt surface that is accessible for various rig types.
Forest Road 0070-040-20-07 Dispersed
This forest corridor provides opportunities for dispersed camping along a native-material dirt road within the Tahoe National Forest.
Forest Road 0295-020 Dispersed
A remote dirt road corridor located within the Tahoe National Forest near Downieville, California, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities. The road features a native dirt surface suitable for standard vehicles during dry conditions.
Forest Road 0300-015 Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Forest Road 0300-015 in Tahoe National Forest near Downieville. The road runs through native forest terrain and is generally accessible to most vehicles during dry conditions.
Forest Road 0329-055 Dispersed
A quiet dirt road corridor in Tahoe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities.
Forest Road 0402-003 Dispersed
This primitive dispersed camping corridor runs along Forest Road 0402-003 in the Tahoe National Forest near Downieville. Surrounded by dense pine forest, the native-surface dirt road provides quiet campsites in a wilderness setting near Grizzly Peak.
Forest Road 0654-005-05
This Forest Service corridor offers options for quiet, dispersed camping in Tahoe National Forest.
Forest Spur Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options along Forest Spur in the Plumas National Forest area. These native material roads offer quiet spots near Poverty Hill.
French Camp Spur A Dispersed
This native dirt spur road off French Camp Road in Plumas National Forest provides access to quiet dispersed camping areas in a scenic pine forest setting.
French Lake Backcountry Camp
Pristine backcountry hike-in campsite situated near the granite basins of French Lake.
Fuller Lake Picnic Area
Located within the scenic Tahoe National Forest near Fuller Lake, this picnic area offers day-use access and basic parking. The surrounding pine forest provides scenic views and easy access to nearby mountain trailheads and water recreation.
Gales Orchard Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping along Gales Orchard Road in Tahoe National Forest. This native material dirt road winds through the pine forests of Sierra County near Downieville, providing a quiet and secluded forested setting. The road is accessible by most vehicles in dry weather, offering multiple rustic pullouts for self-contained camping.
Gauging Station Road Dispersed
This scenic dispersed camping corridor is located along Gauging Station Road in Tahoe National Forest. Standard dirt roads wind through a beautiful pine forest, offering quiet, highly private spots suitable for self-contained rigs. Highly tranquil setting with easy access to forest trails.
Gold Lake 4x4 Campground
A rustic developed campground situated on the scenic shores of Gold Lake within Plumas National Forest. The site provides standard campsites but lacks utility hookups, potable water, trash collection, and restroom facilities, requiring visitors to pack out all waste. Reaching the campground requires navigating the unmaintained, rocky Little Gold Lake Trail.
Gold Lake Campground
Situated on the east shore of Gold Lake, this developed campground features 37 standard non-electric campsites suitable for tents and smaller RVs. Visitors can enjoy convenient access to hiking trails and a nearby boat ramp facility in the Gold Lakes Basin. Each site is equipped with a fire ring, picnic table, and bear storage box, though no drinking water is available on-site.
Gold Valley Forest Road Corridor
A scenic forest road corridor winding up the mountains in Tahoe National Forest near Downieville. It provides access to secluded dispersed sites with flat clearings and established fire rings, offering deep solitude away from developed campgrounds.
Golden Quartz Day Use Area
Located within the scenic Tahoe National Forest near Downieville, this location offers a native-material dirt pull-off surrounded by dense pine forest. The forest road is designated as open to passenger vehicles and motorhomes seasonally. It serves as a quiet, natural basecamp close to local historical areas.
Grouse Ridge Backcountry Area
A beautiful alpine hiking basin in Tahoe National Forest offering multiple walk-in backcountry camping sites.
Hagerty Ranch Road Dispersed
This dirt road offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities within Tahoe National Forest. It winds through a dense pine forest, providing a secluded environment suitable for most vehicles in dry conditions.
Henness Pass Spur Dispersed
A network of native-material forest service spurs off Henness Pass Road, providing quiet, shaded, and secluded dispersed camping opportunities in the Tahoe National Forest near Bald Mountain.
Hilda Road Dispersed (Tahoe National Forest)
Dispersed camping corridor along Hilda Road, nestled within the pine forests of the Tahoe National Forest near Downieville.
Hog Gulch Road Dispersed
Hog Gulch Road offers dispersed camping opportunities along a native dirt corridor in Plumas National Forest. The secluded sites are situated in a quiet forest setting within easy reach of nearby mountain peaks.
Honey Road Dispersed Camping
Dispersed camping opportunities along Honey Road within the Plumas National Forest, offering standard vehicle access in a quiet, forested setting.
Indian Springs Campground
A scenic developed campground situated on the north bank of the South Yuba River. Features single-family campsites among mature cedar and pine trees, though highway traffic noise is audible.
Indian Valley Campground
An inviting developed campground along the scenic North Yuba River, shaded by a forest of oak, fir, pine, and madrone. Visitors can enjoy wading, fishing, and direct access to local multi-use trails.
Island Lake Backcountry Camping
A pristine backcountry camping area situated along the shores of Island Lake in the Tahoe National Forest. Accessible via a scenic hike, this spot offers excellent walk-in campsites with stunning lake and mountain views.
Johnsville-McRae Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Johnsville-McRae Road in Plumas National Forest, just outside the Plumas-Eureka State Park boundary. Access requires driving through the state park and continuing onto a rough, single-lane dirt road where several primitive pullouts offer mountain scenery.
Jouberts Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet forest corridor along Jouberts Spur in the Tahoe National Forest, providing standard dispersed camping opportunities in a pine forest setting.
Kenzie Ravine Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along a native-dirt forest road in Plumas National Forest near Goat Mountain.
Klondike Mine Road
A seasonal forest road corridor within the Tahoe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities. The surrounding area features pine forests and is located close to hiking and waterfalls near Downieville.
Lake Spaulding Campground
Lake Spaulding Campground is a scenic developed camping area offering lakeside access under a pine canopy near Emigrant Gap.
Lakes Basin Campground
A beautifully situated developed campground set amidst historic mining ruins and tall pines. Provides easy access to Gray Eagle Creek and a vast network of hiking trails in the Gold Lakes Basin area.
Lakes Basin Campground
Lakes Basin Campground is a scenic and well-maintained developed campground situated alongside a beautiful mountain creek. It serves as an excellent basecamp for hiking to various glacial lakes, including the nearby Long Lake loop. The campground features vault toilets and potable water, with seasonal operations typically starting in late spring.
Lavazzola Creek Road Dispersed
This remote forest road corridor within the Tahoe National Forest offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities. Accessible seasonally, the native-surface road winds through a quiet pine forest best suited for smaller setups or high-clearance vehicles.
Little Lasier Meadows Campground
This developed campground is situated in Tahoe National Forest near Jackson Meadow Reservoir, offering specialized equestrian amenities including hitching racks and corrals. It provides a peaceful base for hiking the nearby Pacific Crest Trail or enjoying reservoir-based recreation.
Little Table Rock
This remote native-dirt forest road in the Plumas National Forest offers opportunities for dispersed camping near Table Rock.
Loganville Campground
Nestled in a dense forest of oak, pine, and fir trees along the North Yuba River, this tranquil Tahoe National Forest campground provides shaded campsites right off Highway 49. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, bear boxes, vault toilets, and drinking water, making it a comfortable base camp near Sierra City.
McCrae Meadow Road Dispersed
A quiet dirt corridor running through the scenic Plumas National Forest, offering standard dispersed camping opportunities along McCrae Meadow.
McKilligan Ridge Spur Dispersed Camping
A quiet Forest Service spur road in the Tahoe National Forest offering secluded dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces. Ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful forest setting during the open season.
McMurray Campground
A primitive, peaceful forest getaway nestled in Tahoe National Forest. Accessible via a native dirt road, this location offers quiet wooded campsites suitable for standard vehicles and mid-sized rigs.
Meadow Lake Spur Dispersed
A scenic dirt road corridor in the Tahoe National Forest offering dispersed camping opportunities amid pine forests.
Middlewaters Campground
Middlewaters Campground is a primitive camping destination located deep within Tahoe National Forest near Downieville.
Mohawk Spur Dispersed Camping
A scenic forest road corridor located in the Tahoe National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping options along Mohawk Spur.
Monarch Spur Dispersed
Monarch Spur is a quiet Forest Service corridor winding through the Tahoe National Forest near Downieville. It offers secluded dispersed camping sites along a native dirt and gravel surface road, suitable for most self-contained vehicles during the snow-free season.
Moores Flat Diggings
This native dirt forest road winds through the Tahoe National Forest near historic mining sites. It offers seasonal dispersed camping opportunities in a dense pine forest setting.
Mooreville Ridge Spur D
This quiet forest spur in Plumas National Forest offers secluded dispersed camping along a native-material dirt road.
Motor Mine Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along Motor Mine Road in Plumas National Forest, offering remote camping along a native-material dirt road.
Mountain House Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Mountain House Road in Tahoe National Forest, offering standard dirt-road access through quiet wooded landscapes. The area provides basic pull-offs suitable for self-contained rigs.
Mountain House Spur Dispersed Area
A scenic dirt spur road within the Tahoe National Forest, offering dispersed camping in a wooded mountain setting near Downieville.
Mt Alta Road Dispersed
Tranquil dispersed camping along Mt Alta Road and its adjacent spurs within Tahoe National Forest. The area features a beautiful pine canopy and offers quick access to scenic trails.
Murray Lane Dispersed Camping
A remote forest road corridor within Plumas National Forest offering primitive dispersed camping options along native material dirt tracks. Ideal for self-contained rigs seeking a peaceful stay in the Sierra woods.
Musick Road Dispersed Camping
A scenic dispersed camping corridor situated along Musick Road within the Tahoe National Forest. The area offers rustic, wooded sites surrounded by towering pines with convenient access to nearby hiking trails and natural landmarks such as Loves Falls and the Sierra Buttes.
N. Meadow Lake Road Dispersed
An unpaved forest service corridor providing access to dispersed camping sites under the canopy of the Tahoe National Forest. The road is composed of native soil and gravel, offering a secluded mountain experience.
New York Ravine Dispersed Camping
Located in the Tahoe National Forest, this dirt corridor offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities along New York Ravine. The native dirt road is accessible to most standard vehicles in dry weather, providing a peaceful escape near Downieville.
Oak Flat Spur A Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated along Oak Flat Spur A within the Plumas National Forest. The area provides secluded, undeveloped campsites surrounded by scenic pine forest.
Old Haul Spur Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping opportunities are nestled along the native dirt surface of Old Haul Spur within Tahoe National Forest.
Old Lindsey Access Road Dispersed
Old Lindsey Access Road offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Tahoe National Forest. Accessible via a native-material dirt road, this area provides a quiet forest setting close to scenic landmarks like Windy Point Cliffs.
Omega #1 Forest Road
A dirt forest road corridor providing rustic dispersed camping opportunities within Tahoe National Forest.
Oxford Mill Spur
This scenic Forest Service spur road offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities on native dirt surfaces nestled within the Tahoe National Forest near Downieville.
Packer Lake Lodge Road Dispersed
This corridor along Packer Lake Lodge Road offers dispersed camping options in the Tahoe National Forest. The dirt road winds through scenic pine forest and is typically accessible to most vehicles during the snow-free season.
Packsaddle Campground
Packsaddle Campground is a developed Forest Service facility located in the scenic Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes. Shaded by towering Jeffrey pine and fir trees, the campground offers single-family campsites and horse-friendly equestrian sites equipped with corrals. Amenities include vault toilets and drinking water, with recreational opportunities nearby such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing.
Pass Creek Campground
Pass Creek Campground is nestled along the northeastern shore of Jackson Meadow Reservoir within the Tahoe National Forest. It provides standard developed campsites shaded by a mature canopy of pine and fir. Active recreation includes immediate access to boating, a swim beach, and hiking along the nearby Pacific Crest Trail. Facilities include drinking water, vault and flush toilets, and a concrete boat launch.
Peninsula Tent Campground
A quiet, developed tent campground situated on a forested peninsula of Sly Creek Reservoir in Plumas National Forest. The sites offer a peaceful wooded setting with easy access to the water. Ideal for tent campers and small campervans seeking a rustic lakeside retreat.
Pierce Meadow Staging Area
A large, open dirt and gravel staging area primarily used for OHV access. It serves as a flat, basic option for overnight stays with vault toilets on site, though traffic noise remains noticeable.
Pliocene Ridge Spur
A scenic dirt spur road off Pliocene Ridge in the Tahoe National Forest, providing dispersed camping in a dense pine forest setting.
Plumas-Eureka State Park - Upper Jamison Creek Campground
A developed state park campground set along Jamison Creek in Plumas-Eureka State Park. Offers 70 shaded sites equipped with fire rings, picnic tables, and bear boxes. Facilities include flush toilets and hot showers.
Poker Flat Road Dispersed Area
A scenic dispersed camping corridor located along a native-material dirt road within the Tahoe National Forest, offering remote sites surrounded by dense pine woods.
Poorman Valley North Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Poorman Valley North road within the scenic Tahoe National Forest.
Porter Ravine Road Dispersed
A scenic dirt corridor winding through the Plumas National Forest along Porter Ravine. Dispersed camping is permitted along the native material road, offering quiet, shaded sites in a forested setting.
Post Creek Spur A Dispersed
Post Creek Spur A provides basic dispersed camping opportunities along a native-material forest road in Plumas National Forest. The route is accessible to most standard vehicles under dry conditions.
Prairie Jackson Spur
A quiet Forest Service spur road in the Tahoe National Forest offering basic dispersed camping opportunities.
Quinn Canyon #1 Dispersed
Secluded dispersed camping options along a native-material dirt road in the Tahoe National Forest, offering quiet forest surroundings.
Ramshorn Campground
Developed campground located off of Highway 49 in the North Yuba River area, operated by the Tahoe National Forest. Shaded by cedar and fir trees, the facility features tent-only sites on the slopes of the river valley, offering basic amenities with convenient river access.
River Front Spur A
River Front Spur A offers rustic dispersed camping along the water within Plumas National Forest. The access road is native dirt and gravel, leading to peaceful, shaded sites suitable for small to mid-sized rigs. It provides a serene, natural environment for quiet overnight stays.
Rocky Rest Campground
Located off Highway 49 in the Tahoe National Forest, Rocky Rest Campground sits on the north bank of the North Yuba River. The campground features several single-family sites under a canopy of Douglas fir, pine, and oak, offering direct access to the North Yuba Trail. Facilities include vault toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, and campfire rings, with excellent options for swimming, fishing, and gold panning.
Round Lake Trailhead
A trailhead parking area within Plumas National Forest, providing access to the Round Lake Trail and the scenic Lakes Basin recreation area. Suitable for overnight parking while hiking or low-profile vehicle stays, though active camping setups directly in the parking area may be limited.
Sacto Boys Camp Road Dispersed Camping
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along Sacto Boys Camp Road in the Tahoe National Forest, providing easy access to the Lakes Basin area. The dirt and gravel road winds through deep pine forests, located just a short distance from scenic lakes and picnic spots.
Sailor Ravine Spur Dispersed
Quiet and secluded dispersed camping opportunities along a forest service spur road in the pine forests of Tahoe National Forest.
Salmon Creek Campground
Salmon Creek Campground offers developed campsites shaded by cottonwood, lodgepole pine, and cedar. It features drinking water, vault toilets, and direct access to Salmon Creek, with scenic trailheads nearby.
Sardine Lake Campground
Sardine Lake Campground stretches along a wet meadow at the base of the scenic Sierra Buttes in Tahoe National Forest. Partially shaded by a lodgepole pine forest, the campground offers excellent access to nearby high-mountain lakes, hiking trails, and recreation.
Sawmill Ravine Spur A Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Sawmill Ravine Spur A in Plumas National Forest.
Sawmill Ridge
Dispersed camping corridor along Sawmill Ridge in Plumas National Forest, offering standard forest roadside sites on native dirt terrain.
Scales Spur C Dispersed
Scales Spur C is a dirt forest road located in the Plumas National Forest near Downieville. It offers opportunities for dispersed camping in a serene, forested setting.
School Street Dispersed
This dirt corridor along School Street offers dispersed camping opportunities within the Tahoe National Forest. Accessible by most vehicles, the route features native dirt surfaces and is seasonally open.
Smokey Lane Dispersed Area
A scenic forest road corridor within the Tahoe National Forest near Downieville, offering paved access and convenient dispersed camping opportunities close to local historic areas and trailheads.
Snowden Hill Forest Road
Tahoe National Forest dispersed camping corridor along Snowden Hill Road, offering native dirt road access.
South Cherry Hill Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor located along South Cherry Hill in the scenic Tahoe National Forest. This dirt road offers rustic camping options with native material surfaces suitable for a variety of rigs during the open season.
South Fork Kanaka Creek Road
Dispersed forest sites tucked along South Fork Kanaka Creek Road within the Tahoe National Forest.
Spanish Mine Road Dispersed Area
This Tahoe National Forest road corridor offers peaceful dispersed camping opportunities near Downieville. The road is accessible to all vehicles during the dry season, providing natural campsites nestled in a quiet wooded setting.
St Louis Spur B Dispersed
St Louis Spur B is a quiet forest spur road within Plumas National Forest that provides opportunities for primitive dispersed camping. The road has a native dirt surface and is generally open year-round for standard vehicles in dry conditions.
Stowman Ravine Spur A
This quiet spur road in Plumas National Forest offers secluded dispersed camping on native dirt surfaces, suitable for self-contained rigs.
Tahoe National Forest Road 0295-015 Dispersed
Quiet dispersed camping corridor along a native-surface dirt forest road within Tahoe National Forest.
Tahoe National Forest Road 0514-005
A scenic dirt corridor in the Sierra mountains of Tahoe National Forest, offering dispersed camping. This native surface road provides secluded, wooded pull-outs during the drier months.
Tahoe National Forest Road 0843-011
This remote dirt road in the Tahoe National Forest offers quiet dispersed camping opportunities along its corridor. The route is accessible to most standard vehicles during the dry season.
Tehama Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Tehama Road within Tahoe National Forest. This area offers secluded spots nestled among the pine forest along a gravel forest road.
Toms Creek Hunter Cabin Road Dispersed
This forest road corridor winds through the Tahoe National Forest near Toms Creek, providing access to dispersed camping sites. The area is situated in scenic mountain terrain close to Pyramid Peak and Pinoli Peak, offering a classic forested wilderness atmosphere.
Union Flat Campground
Situated along the Scenic Highway 49 corridor, this developed campground lies nestled on the banks of the North Yuba River. Shaded by a mixed canopy of pine, fir, maple, and oak trees, the area offers immediate river access for fishing, wading, and seasonal rafting.
Upper Indian Creek Road Dispersed
A quiet dispersed camping corridor situated in the Tahoe National Forest along Upper Indian Creek. The dirt road winds through a scenic pine forest setting.
Washington-Gaston Road Dispersed
A rustic dirt corridor winding through the Tahoe National Forest, offering quiet dispersed camping opportunities near the South Yuba Trailhead.
Washington-Gaston Road Dispersed
A scenic Forest Service corridor located within Tahoe National Forest near Downieville. This dirt road offers rustic dispersed camping spots surrounded by pine trees, suitable for self-contained rigs looking for a quiet forest retreat.
Water System Road Dispersed
Dispersed camping area located along Water System Road, situated on the ridge overlooking Sardine Lake Campground. This area provides scenic views of the surrounding Sierra Buttes but requires navigating a rough, rocky access road.
Weaver Lake Backcountry Camp
Secluded walk-in backcountry campsite located near the shores of Weaver Lake.
Weaver Lake Campground
A rustic camping area located in the scenic Tahoe National Forest, providing access to nearby trails and alpine lakes. The campground is situated along a native dirt road and offers a quiet, forested escape.
Wild Plum Campground
Nestled along the scenic banks of Haypress Creek in the Tahoe National Forest, this campground offers shaded campsites beneath a thick canopy of pines and hardwoods. The facility serves as an excellent basecamp for hiking the Wild Plum Loop Trail with direct connections to the Pacific Crest Trail. It is located just two miles from the historic community of Sierra City.
Wild Plum Road Spur Dispersed
Scenic dispersed camping corridor along the Wild Plum Road Spur in the Tahoe National Forest, located near Loves Falls.
Winner Spur A Dispersed
Dispersed camping corridor along Winner Spur A in Plumas National Forest. The dirt road offers access to rustic camping sites amidst pine scenery.
Wonder Spur A Dispersed Area
A secluded forest corridor in Plumas National Forest offering dispersed camping along a dirt road spur. The area provides a quiet setting with standard national forest access.
WOODCAMP CAMPGROUND
Woodcamp Campground is a developed camping area along the shores of Jackson Meadow Reservoir, operated by the Nevada Irrigation District in partnership with the Tahoe National Forest. It provides comfortable campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, drinking water, and flush or vault toilets. An interpretive nature trail runs through the campground, and the Pacific Crest Trail is located nearby.
Woodcamp Picnic Area & Beach
Woodcamp Picnic Area & Beach is a developed day-use facility along the scenic shores of Jackson Meadows Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest. The paved parking area provides direct access to the water, but overnight stays are not permitted.
Yuba River District, Tahoe National Forest
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