Garden Point Boat-in Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically opens April 15 and operates through October 15. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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
Garden Point Campground is a boat-in only facility situated on a narrow peninsula on Bullards Bar Reservoir in Tahoe National Forest. The campground features 16 campsites including 12 single family sites ($24/night) and 4 double family sites ($48/night), all surrounded by conifer and hardwood forests providing ample shade. Vault toilets are available, and campers must bring or treat water from the reservoir. The campground is accessible only by boat, requiring a launch from either Dark Day boat ramp (approximately 1 mile by boat northwest) or Emerald Cove Marina (approximately 3 miles by boat). Bullards Bar Reservoir sits at 2,000 feet elevation on the North Yuba River, with a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres, stretching over 16 miles with more than 60 miles of shoreline. The steep slopes surrounding the reservoir create dramatic scenery, and while swimming opportunities are limited near shore, boaters can find numerous swimming spots around the lake. The reservoir provides yearlong fishing opportunities for both warm and cold water fish species including kokanee salmon, trout, bass, crappie, and bluegill. Popular activities include boating, water skiing, wildlife viewing, and fishing. Nearby trail systems offer hiking and mountain biking options, including the 14-mile Bullards Bar Trail and shorter options like Rebel Ridge Trail and 8 Ball Trail. Supplies are available at Emerald Cove Marina and nearby communities of Camptonville, North San Juan, and Dobbins.
Directions
From Nevada City, travel approximately 20 miles north on Highway 49 to Marysville Road. Turn left and continue approximately 3 miles to Dark Day boat launch or 7 miles to Emerald Cove Marina. Launch your boat and navigate approximately 1 mile northwest from Dark Day or 3 miles from Emerald Cove to Garden Point Campground on the north side of Bullards Bar Reservoir. Boat-in access only.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 478-6253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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