Salmon Creek Campground is along the Gold Lake Highway, just north of Sardine Lakes (lower Sardine Lake shown above) and south of Gold Lake, in the Tahoe National Forest. Boating and fishing are available at nearby Sardine Lakes (5 MPH speed limit) and many of the lakes in nearby Lakes Basin. Trailheads for many hiking trails are close by.
Salmon Creek Campground has 27 campsites, most for RVs, trailers, and tents. Five sites are designated for tents only. Lodgepole pines and cedars offer plenty of shade.
| Salmon Creek Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Salmon Creek Campground Location: | Along Gold Lake Highway, 1¾ miles north of Bassetts on Highway 49 |
| Elevation: | 5,760 |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Nevada City - 61 miles, 1:19 |
| Number of Sites: | 27 |
| Camping Season: | Open May through mid-October (weather permitting) |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($5 per night for untowed 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Tahoe National Forest |
| Yuba River Ranger District: | (530) 288-3231 |
| Reservations for Salmon Creek Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations accepted | Reservations are avaialble for camping dates from late-May through September. At other times campsites are first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made for camping dates up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum trailer/RV length: | 30 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $24 per night ($2 extra on holiday weekends) |
| Reservations: | Salmon Creek Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 12:00 PM |
| Salmon Creek Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Campground Map: | Sketch Map of Salmon Creek Campground |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Salmon Creek Campground: | Sardine Lake for boating and fishing (no swimming); Sardine Lake Resort for boat rentals and lakeside dining; Deer Lake Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, swim at Sand Pond, hike Sand Pond Interpretive Trail, Sierra Buttes, Lakes Basin
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site (if available) when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Salmon Creek Campground
Located north of Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe National Forest offers great adventures around its lakes and rivers. Campers at Salmon Creek Campground are close to many of the great attractions in the area.
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