Summary
Reservations are required via Recreation.gov, and there’s a nightly fee. The campground provides pit toilets, picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and limited RV access (no hookups). Potable water is not available—bring your own. Surrounded by granite cliffs and pine forest, it delivers a rugged, high-alpine experience with scenic lake views. Popular nearby activities include hiking the Grouse Ridge Trail and fishing or kayaking on Faucherie Lake. Best visited late spring through early fall due to snow closures. Dispersed camping is not allowed within the campground.
Nearby Campgrounds
Faucherie Group Campground
Canyon Creek Campground
Bowman Campground
Grouse Ridge Campground
Grouse Ridge
Island Lake Camping Area #3
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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NOHRSC MEADOW LK SNOW COURSE
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CSS LAB
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BLUE CANYON
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BLUE CANYON ALERT
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NOHRSC CSS LAB
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SODA SPRINGS 1.5 SSW
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Meadow Lake Road Nevada County
Langs Crossing Bridge To One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek (Boundary Of Nf And Private Land)