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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 11:13AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 8 inches, with up to 12 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 2 inches possible down to 6000 feet. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday. Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday.
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.…
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Madrone Springs Underburn - 185 acres
Tahoe National Forest is planning to conduct a 185-acre prescribed fire off Madrone Springs Road near Nevada City, Calif. starting Oct. 28, 2026. Ignitions may continue for several days, conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible from Highway 20, Madrone Springs Rd., Washington Ridge and the…
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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