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  3. Big Bend Group (Yuba River)

Camping at Big Bend Group (Yuba River) near Nevada City

Public campground · Nevada City · 2 campsites · 2 group

A forested campground near trout fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

About this campground

Big Bend Group Campground sits at about 5,700 feet on the gentle banks of the South Yuba River, roughly 19 miles west of Truckee in Tahoe National Forest. The site is shaded by stands of pine and fir and lies just behind and across the river from the Big Bend Fire Station, which provides a convenient landmark and sense of stewardship; the campground itself is operated and maintained by Forest Service staff.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 7 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets
  • Public land
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13
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14
Price
Victory
group standard nonelectric
––$95
Lincoln
group standard nonelectric
––$95

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Accessible Walkways
  • Campfire Rings
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water
  • Grills
  • Paved Parking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Area
  • Tables
Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Location

YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
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Big Bend Group (Yuba River): questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?
Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Big Bend Group (Yuba River) have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 25 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 2 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 2 (4 reports), T-Mobile 4 (2 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 2 of 2 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $95/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (7 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Everything was good. Enough area for 25 people and cozy spot and clean. Just need earplugs for night time to sleep because of high way sound. Beautiful location.”

Reza L 5 · Sep 2025 · Recreation.gov
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Guides for this trip

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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Sugarpine Slopes at Grouse Ridge

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Sites from $27/night
$54 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Camp WAN-NA-B at Bear Valley

10.3 mi from Big Bend Group (Yuba River) (straight-line)
Sites from $54/night
$108 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night

Bright Bear Camp in Tahoe NF

10.4 mi from Big Bend Group (Yuba River) (straight-line)
Sites from $45/night
$90 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • fish for trout (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person
    • Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 2 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 25 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Springdale 251bh
2022 Springdale 251bh

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 46 mi from campground

$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Adventures Awaits w/ our '23 Winnebago Revel - Sunshine the Adventure Van
Adventures Awaits w/ our '23 Winnebago Revel - Sunshine the Adventure Van

Camper van · 19 ft · sleeps 2 · 74 mi from campground

$215/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!
Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!

Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 106 mi from campground

$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Big Bend Group (Yuba River)

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person

Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours
Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person

Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $110/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Jun 19–Oct 18: RV & Tent $95 per night
Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 2 group sites listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard nonelectric (group)

2 sites · $95/night

Loops: BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER) loop (1), AREA BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER) (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Lake Tahoe area · 2.5 hr · from $150/person

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $170/person

Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe
Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $642/person

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 10 min–12 min · from $139/person

Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe
Yosemite Grand Adventure - day tour from S. Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 14 hr · from $270/person