WHITE CLOUD
Nevada City, California · USDA Forest Service

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About
White Cloud Campground is located right off of Hwy 20 in a nice wooded area. Scotts Flat Resevoir is 6 miles from White Cloud Campsite. Adjacent to the campground is Pioneer Trail used by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Campground is available for both RV and tent camping (however, there are NO RV hookups or amenities, size restrictions on RV may apply). This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.The campground offers several single-family sites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only as well as one double site. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Drinking water is provided. The campground is situated in a forest of cedar, pine, and Douglas fir trees, at an elevation of 4,200 feet.White Cloud Campground is located on the Highway 20 portion of the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Washington and Nevada City. Nevada City, about 14 miles west, is a scenic historical mining town with many historical attractions, top notch restaraunts, various lodging options, shopping, and stores for everything you may need. Other attractions include the Pioneer Trail, South Yuba River, Washintong Scenic Overlook, Alpha and Omega Scenic Overlook and Interpretive Trail, Rock Creek Nature Trail, Chalk Bluff OHV trails, and Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized Area.The Pioneer Trail stretches 25 miles through the Tahoe National Forest and can be accessed from the campground. The popular path was designated a National Recreation Trail in 2003. Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing are favorite activities on this popular trail.
Directions
From Nevada City, travel east on Highway 20 for 10 miles. Turn right at the White Cloud Campground sign and then the first right into the campground. From Interstate 80 take exit 161, Highway 20 to Nevada City and drive 26 miles west toward Nevada City. Turn left at the White Cloud Campground sign and then the first right into the campground.
Location
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Details
- State
- California
- City / area
- Nevada City
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Tahoe National Forest
- Campsites
- 44
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $24–$48 / night
- Rating
- 3.86 / 5 (92 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer
Nearby campgrounds
- SKILLMAN 4.7 km away
- NORTH FORK (CA) 17.1 km away
- TUNNEL MILLS II 18.4 km away
- SHIRTTAIL CREEK 20.5 km away · dump mentioned
- GIANT GAP 20.7 km away · dump mentioned
- FORBES CREEK 21.7 km away · dump mentioned