Hornswoggle Group Campground is across the road from Schoolhouse Campground on the southeast shore of New Bullards Bar Reservoir. Campgrounds at Bullards Bar were at one time operated by Emerald Cove Marina, but in 2020 the Forest Service took over the operation. Visitors to the campground enjoy boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing, and hiking. The campground is ½ mile from Dark Day Boat Ramp and 3 miles from Cottage Creek Boat Ramp. A ¾-mile trail leads to the lake's edge.
Hornswoggle Group Campground has 6 sites. Five of the sites can accommodate a maximum of 25 people while Site #3, Manzanita, has room for up to 50 people. A minimum two-night stay is required for weekends and 3 nights on major summer holiday weekends.
| Hornswoggle Group Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Hornswoggle Group Campground Location: | Off Marysville Rd. on the southeast side of New Bullards Bar Reservoir |
| Elevation: | 2,280 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Sacramento - 95 miles, 2:12 minutes
Oroville - 54 miles, 1:40 |
| Number of Sites: | 6 |
| Camping Season: | Open mid-April through mid-October |
| Max. People per Site: | 25 for most sites, 50 for Manzanita |
| Vehicles per Site: | "plenty of parking" |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Tahoe National Forest |
| Yuba River Ranger District: | (530) 362-8259 |
| Reservations for Hornswoggle Group Campground | |
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| Reservations available | Reservations are available for Hornswoggle Group Campground whenever campground is open. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made up to 12 months in advance. |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $88 per night for small group sites $155 for Manzanita |
| Reservations: | Hornswoggle Group Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM |
| Hornswoggle Group Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic tables, fire ring with grill, food storage box; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Hornswoggle Group Campground: | Enjoy New Bullards Bar Reservoir for swimming, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. Fish from shore or boat for Kokanee salmon, bass, crappie, and bluegill. Visit Dark Day Launch Ramp and Day Use Area. Hike along the Bullards Bar Trail. Head to Emerald Cove Marina with boat rentals. Tour historic Camptonville. Try mountain biking the Bullards Bar Loop.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Emerald Cove Marina
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, firewood from outside the area is not permitted.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Hornswoggle Group Campground
New Bullards Bar Reservoir is known a quieter and more scenic alternative to the bigger neighboring lakes such as Oroville and Folsom. Campers at Hornswoggle Group Campground find comfortable camping on a ridge above the lake. Nearby are a number of interesting attractions.
Check the Tahoe National Forest website for Bullards Bar - Hornswoggle Campground to find any campground updates.
