Cal-Ida
Nevada City, CA, California · 400 m away
Campsite · via Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitches
- Dogs allowed
Price on partner site
Campsite for booking · Downieville
Fiddle Creek
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Overview
- Pitches
- 15
- Pitch types
- tent
- Season
- Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
- Check-in / out
- 14:00 / 12:00
Facilities
- Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
- Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov
Policies
| Pets | Yes |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Instant booking | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
| Cancellation | Not stated: check on Recreation.gov |
About this campsite
Overview
Fiddle Creek Campground is located alongside the North Yuba River, just off Highway 49, about 12 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing and mountain biking. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation
The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting, kayaking and tubing are popular water activities. Hiking and hunting are available in the surrounding area. A network of trails crisscrosses the surrounding area. A footbridge accessing the North Yuba Trail is located at nearby Rocky Rest Campground. Facilities
The campground offers several single-family sites, all of which are designated for tent camping only. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring and bearproof food locker. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. While located close to the parking areas, campsites cannot be directly accessed by motor vehicles. Natural Features
The campground stretches along the north bank of the North Yuba River. Stands of oak, maple, locust and pine trees covers the area providing ample shade at this location. Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.
Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.
Description supplied by Recreation.gov.
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Nearest dump station and water
- Service point near Downieville
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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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