Best camping near Nevada City
71 campgrounds · 71 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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 71 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Malakoff Diggins State Park
Prime
2.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 88°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Chute Hill Campground
Prime
2.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 85°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
South Yuba
Prime
2.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 88°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Environmental Camp
Prime
0.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 88°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 87: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Mineral Bar - Auburn State Rec Area
Prime
17.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 90°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 24 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#6
Bear River County Park
Prime
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 90°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 89: live conditions (prime) · 26 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Camp Alta
Prime
11.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 83°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 87: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#8
Hornswoggle Group Campground
Prime
11.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 85°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 87: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#9
Camp Norge
Prime
11.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 83°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 87: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
87Elite
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#10
Union Flat
Prime
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Union Flat Campground is located in the Sequoia National Forest, California. The campsite is situated on the Kern River and offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Union Flat Campground
Prime
17.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 55°F· Comfortable day · high 81°F· No active weather warnings
Union Flat Campground is a picturesque camping destination located in California. Situated in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this campground offers a range of amenities to make your…
Why 88: live conditions (prime) · 19 things to do within 15 mi
88Elite
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#12
Rock Creek Mill Site
Prime
3.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 88°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 85: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
South Yuba Primitive Camp
Prime
0.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 88°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 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#14
Dark Day
Prime
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 85°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 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
84Elite
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#15
Dark Day Campground
Prime
11.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 58°F· Comfortable day · high 85°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 84: live conditions (prime) · 17 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Nevada City
The Nevada City area has 71 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.