Fiddle Creek
Fiddle Creek Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River, just off Highway 49, about 12 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing and mountain biking. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
The campground offers several single-family sites, all of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and bearproof food locker. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. While located close to the parking areas, campsites cannot be directly accessed by motor vehicles.
Need to Know
- Due to limited parking only one vehicle per site is allowed. Outside campground parking for extra vehicles is very limited; please carpool.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- Utility hookups and showers are not available
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231(voice), (530) 288-3656 (TDD).
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
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.
Natural Features
The campground stretches along the north bank of the North Yuba River. Stands of oak, maple, locust and pine trees covers the area providing ample shade at this location.
Recreation
The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting, kayaking and tubing are popular water activities. Hiking and hunting are available in the surrounding area. A network of trails crisscrosses the surrounding area. A footbridge accessing the North Yuba Trail is located at nearby Rocky Rest Campground.
Contact Information
Mailing
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION THIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND 631 Coyote Street Nevada City CA 95959
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (530)478-6253
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From Downieville, travel south on Highway 49 for about 12 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
From Nevada City, travel north on Highway 49 for 30 miles. The campground is on the right side of the higway.
Available Campsites
- Site 004, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA FIDDLE CREEK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
