Secret House Campground

Closed — This campground has been decommissioned by the Forest Service and is no longer operated as a designated campground.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Snow Grooming Updates

GROOMING PROGRAM: Snowmobile trail grooming is funded by the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) division winter program.

PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Nyack - 200 acres

Total acreage: 200 Ignition dates: Jan. 14 - Feb. 28, 2026 (tentative, weather dependent)

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

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.

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

Secret House Campground is a decommissioned Forest Service campground located in Placer County within Tahoe National Forest. The site has been officially closed and is no longer maintained or operated as a designated campground. The USFS has removed this location from active service, meaning no facilities, services, or amenities are available. Visitors seeking camping opportunities in Tahoe National Forest should look to one of the 63+ active campgrounds in the area.

Directions

From Foresthill Road, head west over Red Star Ridge. The campground is located near the northern point of the road, north of Macedon Ridge. Note that the site is not signposted, so careful attention to maps is necessary.

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Amenities

Water
Fires Allowed
Toilets
Dump Station
Wifi
Pets Allowed
Showers
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store
Price $0

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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