Fiddle Creek

About

Fiddle Creek Campground is nestled along the North Yuba River in the Tahoe National Forest, accessible via Highway 49 about 12 miles south of Downieville or 9 miles northeast of Camptonville. The campground features 15 tent-only sites spread beneath a canopy of oak, maple, locust, and pine trees that provide ample shade throughout the summer months. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and bearproof food locker. Vault toilets and piped drinking water are available on-site. The campground operates on a mix of first-come, first-served and reservable basis through Recreation.gov. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and checkout at 12:00 PM, with quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. The North Yuba River provides excellent swimming, wading, and rainbow trout fishing opportunities directly from camp. Seasonal rafting, kayaking, and tubing are popular activities. A footbridge at nearby Rocky Rest Campground provides access to the North Yuba Trail network. Bears frequent the area, so all food must be stored in the provided bear lockers.

Directions

From Downieville, travel south on Highway 49 for about 12 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway. From Camptonville, drive 9 miles northeast on Highway 49.