Opened in 2016, Inn Town Campground is a privately operated camping facility spread through a pine and cedar forest on the outskirts of historic Nevada City. Visitors to the campground enjoy exploring Nevada City as well as the splendor of the nearby Tahoe National Forest. Within easy driving distance are New Bullards Bar Reservoir, Scotts Flat Lake, mountain-biking and hiking trails, and Donner Summit ski resorts.
Inn Town Campground offers tent sites, RV sites with partial and full hook-ups, and Glamping campsites (furnished platform tents). A Commons area has laundry, restrooms, showers, a camp store, a kitchen, a seasonal swimming pool, and other amenities. There is a 2-night minimum on weekends from April through October.
The 40 Tent sites have the feel of a national forest, with room for a single tent (or 2 small tents) and up to 6 people (maximum of 4 adults). Some of the tent-sites are walk-ins.
The 15 RV sites vary in size, ranging up to 50 feet. Some sites have full hook-ups, while others have water and electricity. A furnished Retro RV is also available for campers to rent.
Fifteen Glamping tents offer the luxuries of electricity, comfy mattresses, fresh linens, side tables, private porches or balconies and outdoor seating. Rates shown below are for 2 people, and additional occupants are $10 each per night.
| Inn Town Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Inn Town Campground Location: | 9 Kidder Ct., Nevada City. Take Gold Flat Rd. exit off Hwy. 49/20, then Hollow Way and Bost Ave. |
| Elevation: | 2,600 feet |
| Mileage from gateway cities: | Sacramento - 61 miles
Reno - 84 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 73 |
| Camping Season: | Open year-round Glamping sites closed in winter |
| Max. People per Site: | Tent & RV sites: 6 (maximum of 4 adults)
Glamping sites: 2-5 (+ one child on floor in 2-person tents, $5) |
| Vehicles per Site: | RV sites: 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle (fee for additional vehicle)
Tent sites: 1 vehicle, $10 for second vehicle if space allows Glamping sites: 1 vehicle, $10 for second vehicle in overflow parking |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended, maximum 2, $5 per dog per night, $20 per night at Glaming sites |
| Information: | (530) 265 9900 |
| Reservations for Inn Town Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are available year-round. |
| Reservation Window | Reservations are accepted up to 12 months in advance. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 50 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | accessible sites available |
| Fees: | Tent sites: $40-$55 per night
RV sites with Hook-ups: $55-$85 Glamping sites: $99-$190 Dogs: $5 per night ($20 per night at Glamping sites) |
| Reservations: | Inn Town Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM Check-out 11:00 AM |
| Inn Town Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, some sites with full or partial hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, showers, common area with kitchen, laundry, TV, BBQ, seasonal pool |
| Showers: | Yes |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Campgrounds Map: | Inn Town Campground Map |
| Attractions near Inn Town Campground: | Cool off in Inn Town Campground's seasonal swimming pool. Look through the historic Chinese Cemetery. Tour the nearby Railroad Museum. Spend some hours exploring Nevada City. Head up to Scotts Flat Lake for boating, fishing, and swimming. Hike local hiking trails. Drive to New Bullards Bar Reservoir for boating, waterskiing, and fishing. Explore the Tahoe National Forest. |
Once a stop on the Narrow Gauge Railroad line, now a gathering place for evening programs at the Inn Town Campground
The Commons with Store, Community Kitchen, Fireplace, and More
Campers at Inn Town Campground are close to historic Nevada City with wonderful restaurants and shops. Nearby is the Tahoe National Forest with hiking trails, lakes, and historic points of interest. With so much to do nearby, campers may want to stay a week or two.
Check Inn Town Campground for any campground updates.
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.
