Canyon Creek Campground
Currently closed due to hazard trees. No reopening date has been announced. When operational, the campground is first-come, first-served with no fees.
Heat Advisory issued August 9 at 9:37PM PDT until August 9 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
The Heat Advisory will be allowed to expire at 10 PM this evening. Temperatures will cool by a few degrees on Monday, however widespread Moderate HeatRisk will continue. More noticeable cooling begins on Tuesday continuing through the rest of the week.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Canyon Creek Campground is a secluded, primitive camping destination nestled in a mixed conifer forest along Canyon Creek, near Faucherie Reservoir in the Tahoe National Forest. With only 20 campsites and light usage, this free campground offers a quiet backcountry experience for those seeking solitude. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets and bear-proof food lockers. There is no potable water on site; campers must filter or treat water from nearby creek sources. Trash service is not provided, so visitors must pack out all garbage. Access to Canyon Creek Campground is challenging. The final miles of road are very rough, rocky, and narrow, requiring high-clearance vehicles. Towing trailers or bringing RVs is not recommended. The campground operates first-come, first-served with no reservations required. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m. and check-out at 12:00 p.m., with quiet hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 east toward Truckee approximately 20 miles. Turn left on Bowman Lake Rd (Forest Road 18). First 8 miles are paved, next 3 miles are gravel (1.5 lanes), last 5 miles are very rough and one lane. Continue past Jackson Creek Campground for 5 miles southeast on Forest Road 0843-037. From I-80: Take Hwy 20 cutoff, head west toward Nevada City approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18) and follow as above.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 362-8259 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Canyon Creek Campground | |
| Tahoe NF Alerts & Closures |
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