White Cloud

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YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION, THIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND, 15924 HIGHWAY 49
Camptonville, CA 95922

Overview

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).

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a forest of cedar, pine, and Douglas fir trees, at an elevation of 4,200 feet.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.

Charges & Cancellations

No Show Policy

A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). 

* No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival.

* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.

* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.

There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. 

There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference. 

Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.

Camp site features

Across 44 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 44 sites
  • Picnic table: 23 of 44 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 44 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 12 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 13.1 mi

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

92 reviews
5 stars
39
4 stars
24
3 stars
11
2 stars
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1 stars
5
Rodger M
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Reviewed 18 days ago
The onsite map of the campground indicates flush toilets although there are only vault toilets. Could not use the vault toilets due to the intense amount of ammonia gases from the fermenting human waste. There is not potable water as the faucets are all turned off due to some kind of toxic bacteria issue.
timothy n
Loop:1
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
camp host was very helpful & I net a beautful dog
Chiyo N
Loop:1
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Reviewed a month ago
Even it was a dry camping site, it has everything I expected. I love trees and spacious camping spot. I love to come back again.
Nigel C
Loop:1
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Quiet site, we were fortunate to visit after Labor day. Everything was as expected. The host was superb and his knowledge extensive.
Venessa P
Loop:2
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
There’s no water, and fires aren’t allowed. Security came and talked to me and told me that we’re not allowed to have a fire. The restroom was horrible there was no soap and no water.
Keen R
Loop:1
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Site 8 is on a slope, so it was a bit of a challenge, but overall it was fantastic for privacy. The Pioneer Hiking Trail nearby is awesome too! Would definitely come back again.
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Season dates

Peak season

May 22, 2027 – Oct 15, 2027

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Peak season

May 22, 2028 – Oct 15, 2028

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