Best camping near Nevada City
73 campgrounds · 73 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Nevada City, 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 73 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Environmental Camp
Prime
0.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Environmental Camp, located in California’s San Bernardino Mountains near Idyllwild, offers established, tent-only campsites in a peaceful, forested setting. Reservations are…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
South Yuba Primitive Camp
Prime
0.9 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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#3
Malakoff Diggins State Park
Prime
2.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 92°F· No active weather warnings
Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park is situated in the state of California, offering a unique camping experience. The campground provides a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Chute Hill Campground
Prime
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Chute Hill Campground in California is a first-come-first-serve campground with 17 campsites available. Located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, it offers beautiful surrounding…
Why 100: 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
South Yuba
Prime
2.6 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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#6
Rock Creek Mill Site
Prime
3.4 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…
Why 100: 40 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
White Cloud
Prime
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
White Cloud camping area is a picturesque campground located in the state of California. The campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. With…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
White Cloud Campground
Prime
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
White Cloud Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst natural beauty, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 100: 31 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Skillman Campground
Prime
7.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Skillman Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated amidst natural beauty, this campground offers a range of amenities to provide…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Skillman Horse Camp
Prime
7.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Skillman Horse Camp is a popular camping area located in California. The campground offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. There are 18 campsites available, each…
Why 100: 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Camp Alta
Prime
11.0 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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#12
Dark Day
Prime
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
The Dark Day camping area, located in the state of California, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. This serene campground provides well-maintained restrooms and…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Dark Day Campground
Prime
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Dark Day Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Nestled in a serene natural setting, it offers a range of amenities to make your camping…
Why 100: 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Hornswoggle Group Campground
Prime
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
The Hornswoggle Group Campground is a popular camping area located in California. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Rocky Rest
Prime
11.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Rocky Rest camping area is a picturesque campground located in the beautiful state of California. Nestled in a serene natural setting, this camping area offers several amenities…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Nevada City
The Nevada City area has 73 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 Nevada City
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.