Best camping near Grass Valley
31 campgrounds · 31 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Grass Valley, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 31 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Nevada County Fairgrounds
Prime
4.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
The Nevada County Fairgrounds camping area is a popular destination in California, offering a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides a variety of amenities such…
Why 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Bear River County Park
Good
5.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Bear River County Park is a scenic camping area located in California. Situated in a picturesque natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Mineral Bar - Auburn State Rec Area
Good
7.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Mineral Bar is a popular camping area located in the Auburn State Recreation Area in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for…
Why 100: 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Dutch Flat RV Resort
Prime
12.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Dutch Flat RV Resort is an RV park located near Lincoln in the Sierra Nevada foothills of California. The facility caters to recreational vehicle camping in a foothill setting at…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Rock Creek Mill Site
Prime
12.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Rock Creek Mill Site camping area, located in California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. The campground provides various amenities to…
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#6
Camp Norge
Prime
13.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Norge is a beautiful campground located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. The surrounding views are stunning with towering trees and a peaceful river running…
Why 100: 35 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Camp Alta
Prime
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Alta is a beautiful camping area located in California with stunning views of the mountains and forests. The campground offers plenty of nearby activities such as hiking…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Giant Gap Campground
Prime
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Giant Gap Campground, located in Tahoe National Forest near the North Fork American River, offers 30 established campsites (no dispersed camping) nestled in a shaded pine forest…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Giant Gap
Prime
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Giant Gap Campground, located in Tahoe National Forest near the North Fork of the American River, offers 30 established first-come, first-served campsites (no reservations…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
South Yuba
Prime
14.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
South Yuba Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. It offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience for visitors. The…
Why 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Rucky A Chucky - Auburn State Rec Area
Good
14.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Hot day · high 96°F· No active weather warnings
Rucky A Chucky - Auburn State Recreation Area is a popular camping destination located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities, making it an appealing choice…
Why 100: 47 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Shirttail Campground
Prime
14.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Shirttail Campground, located in California, offers campers a fantastic outdoor experience with its range of amenities and beautiful surroundings. The campground provides various…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Shirttail
Prime
14.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Shirttail camping area is a picturesque campground located in California, offering a tranquil retreat for nature enthusiasts. Nestled within the mesmerizing landscapes of the…
Why 100: 29 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Forbes Group Campground
Prime
14.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Forbes Group Campground, nestled in California’s Stanislaus National Forest near Pinecrest Lake, offers established group campsites—dispersed camping is not allowed. Reservations…
Why 100: 22 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
South Yuba Primitive Camp
Prime
14.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
South Yuba Primitive Camp is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in the stunning Yuba River canyon, this campground offers a serene and rustic…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Grass Valley
The Grass Valley area has 31 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Grass Valley
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.