Bear Valley Group Camping Area is an ideal location to enjoy incredible scenery and a multitude of outdoor activities in Northern California. Located close to rivers, lakes and trails, the campground welcomes up to 100 people at a time for day use and up to 50 people at a time for overnight camping. The nearby Bear river and South Yuba river offer recreation opportunities. Multiple lakes including Fuller, Rucker, Spaulding and Lake Valley provide plenty of choices for swimmers, boaters and anglers to get out and enjoy the water. Additional use fees may apply at these and other nearby facilities and are not included in the Bear Valley Group Camping fees. The Sierra Discovery Trail winds through the head of Bear Valley along the Bear River where a small waterfall is one of the highlights, and a picnic area lets you stop and take in the scenery while taking a break. Interpretive signs and a kiosk are located at the trailhead. Food PreparationDining Facilities Built-in BBQ, food prepserving tables, picnic-table seating for up to 100 people, potable water and ice-machine at the adjacent pump house, bear-proof food lockers, electrical outlets for small appliances, (no RV hook-ups), dumpster for trash disposal, and area lighting is provided. Camping Amenities Tent camping on designated lawn areas (NO CAMPING ON MAIN LAWN) and in wooded areas, adjacent overflow parking areas. Paved, level parking for multiple RV's, (no hook-ups), Potable water spigots and two double vault toilet facilities are also on-site. Bear-proof food lockers keep your groceries safe, while a built-in barbecue, prep. tables, serving tables, and picnic-table seating help feed a crowd. For entertainment, there are horseshoe pits, a sand volleyball court (bring your own net) and a group fire pit to gather around. Reservations are made through our on-line system.
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