Dark Day Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens April 15. Operates April 15 through October 15. Reservations required.
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Nyack - 200 acres
Total acreage: 200 Ignition dates: Dec. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026 Location: Forest Service Rd. 19 between Fulda Creek and North Fork Campground, County Rd. 6001K between Casa Loma recreation cabins and Euchre Bar Trailhead
North Yuba Trail Closure
Forest Service Trail 9E06 (North Yuba Trail) between the Mountain House Road (County Rd 300) and Ramshorn is closed.
Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure
Forest Trail 16E87 (Boca-Loyalton Trail) is closed for public health and safety.
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and toprotect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Truckee and Sierraville Ranger
Rattlesnake Road Closure
The purpose of this closure is to provide for public safety along the closed roads in light of their proximity to the Lake Fordyce Dam during dam reconstruction activities.
Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
Cabin Creek Sale Closure
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
Sand Pond Trail Boardwalk Closure
The Sand Pond Interpretive Trail is partially closed for visitor safety per Forest Order 17-24-17.
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed
Forest Road 860 -01 (17E11 Trail) in the Hoke Valley area has been closed to allow for Hoke Valley Meadow restoration.
About
Dark Day Campground is located on Bullards Bar Reservoir along the North Yuba River in Tahoe National Forest. At an elevation of 2,000 feet, this tent-only facility offers 10 campsites including 5 single sites, 3 double sites, and 1 triple site, all within walking distance of the reservoir. Bullards Bar Reservoir spans over 16 miles with more than 60 miles of shoreline and a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres. The reservoir is surrounded by conifer and hardwood forests, providing ample shade at campsites. The steep sides of the reservoir limit some access, but boaters will find numerous opportunities for swimming, water skiing, and other water sports. Year-round fishing is available for both warm and cold water fish species. The campground features a two-lane concrete boat ramp for easy lake access. The area includes several non-motorized trail systems nearby, with trails ranging from 0.7 to 14 miles. Supplies are available at the nearby communities of Camptonville, North San Juan, and Dobbins, as well as at Emerald Cove Marina on the reservoir.
Directions
From Camptonville, drive south on Highway 49 and turn right on Marysville Road. Continue for 5 miles to the campground on Bullards Bar Reservoir. From Nevada City, travel north on Highway 49 for approximately 20 miles to Marysville Road, turn left, and travel west approximately 3 miles.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $48 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 44ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 478-6253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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