Carlton

Carlton Campground is located along the North Yuba River, adjacent to Highway 49 and 13 miles from Downieville. It is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing, and seasonal rafting and kayaking are popular water activities. A network of trails through the surrounding area provides opportunities for hiking, biking and OHV use, and the North Yuba River Trail can be accessed from the nearby Rocky Rest trailhead. Hunting and canoeing draw visitors as well. The campground offers single-family campsites suited for both tent and trailer camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The campground stretches along the North Yuba River, next to the highway. Stands of cedar, ponderosa pine and oak cover the area, providing shade from the afternoon sun.