Sierra

Sierra Campground is located on the north bank of the North Yuba River between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. Visitors enjoy hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning in the area. A large network of trails is available nearby, including the Pacific Crest Trail, which can be reached at a few spots in the Lakes Basin area. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at Sardine Lakes, about 5 miles from the campground, where Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals, lodging and a restaurant. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams and rivers throughout the basin, and a developed boat ramp at Gold Lake accommodates larger boats. Over 30 miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking and motorcycle singletrack branch out across the area. The campground offers single-family tent-only sites, each with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. It sits between the highway and the creek-sized North Yuba River in a forest of mature fir trees, and many sites overlook the river. The historic towns of Sierra City and Downieville offer historic and cultural attractions, restaurants, shops, churches and visitor information.