South Yuba Trail and Campground
South Yuba River
Comprehensive Management Plan
General Information
UPDATE for April 2009: South Yuba Campgrounds are OPEN
Until further notice, dredging permits will NOT be issued this 2009 season due to a mercury study by the BLM on the South Yuba River. For further information, please contact the BLM Folsom Field Office @ 916-985-4474.
The Trail:
This twelve (12) mile trail carries hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders through historic foothill river canyons. Expect to see evidence of California's rich goldrush history - you're in Gold Country now! The 19th century argonauts left plenty of evidence of hydraulic mining. You can check it out at neighboring Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. After your history lesson, you might sample the numerous swimming holes along the Yuba's roaring South Fork.
Please Note: River conditions vary, during spring runoff. (April thru June) Some swimming areas maybe unsafe and not suitable for swimming. Please use caution.
South Yuba River Recreation Area and National Trail Map (PDF file, 1.1 mb)
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The Campground:
When to go: April through October 15th
Getting there:
From Nevada City, follow Highway 49 to North Bloomfield Road and travel ten (10) miles to South Yuba Recreation Lands. From the one lane bridge at Edwards Crossing it is approximately 1 1/2 miles on a dirt/gravel road to the campground.
Alternate route for trailers follows Highway 49 to Tyler Foote Crossing Road then right on Grizzly Hill Road to the intersection with North Bloomfield Road, make a left turn then proceed through a small residential area and make a right hand turn into campground.
Facilities:
16 campsites for tents or RV's
Piped water
Pit toilets (wheelchair bound person will require assistance)
Picnic tables
Fire grills
Garbage collection
Fee: $5.00 per night, fourteen (14) day camp limit.
Reservations: none required, first come first serve basis