Upper Nye Camp campground
Upper Nye Camp
The Upper Nye Camp camping area has a number of amenities including picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets, and potable water. The campsite is open seasonally from May to September and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. There are a total of 6 campsites available, with a maximum capacity of 8 campers per site.
The surrounding area is home to a number of points of interest including the historic town of Nevada City, the Empire Mine State Historic Park, and the Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. The South Yuba River State Park offers numerous recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and swimming.
An interesting fact about the area is that Upper Nye Camp was originally established in the late 1800s as a base for logging operations. Today, it serves as a popular camping spot for outdoor enthusiasts.
The best time to visit Upper Nye Camp is during the summer months when temperatures range from 70-80°F during the day and drop down to 50-60°F at night. Visitors should be prepared for cooler temperatures in the fall and spring months.
What's on-site at Upper Nye Camp
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Upper Nye Camp, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Crockett | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Nye | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Nye Campgrounds | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lower Nye Campground | ✓ | ✗ | → |
| Primitive Site | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Upper Nye Camp -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Cache C A Hough Spring Nr Clearlake Oaks Ca | 31 cfs | → |
| Ef Russian R Nr Calpella Ca | 36 cfs | → |
| Nf Cache C Nr Clearlake Oaks Ca | 233 cfs | → |
| Ef Russian R Nr Ukiah Ca | 156 cfs | → |
| Russian R Nr Ukiah Ca | 0 cfs | → |
| Outlet C Nr Willits Ca | 4 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Wilderness Yuki
- Wilderness Sanhedrin
- Nice Keeling Park
- Lucerne Alpine Park
- Mendocino National Forest
- Lakeside Park
Fishing spots
- Lake Pillsbury
- East Park Reservoir
- Lake Mendocino
- Clear Lake (Lake Cty)
- Black Butte Lake
- Cameron's Fishing Hole Catch & Release
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In Sec 28, T18n, R8w To One-Third Mile Beyond Snow Mt. Wilderness Boundary At Private Property Boundary Near Paradise Creek
- North Fork Cache Creek
- Elk Creek
- Private Land In Sec 1, T21n, R9w To Confluence Of Cold Creek And Black Butte River
- Deep Hole Creek
- Edan Creek Trib
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- 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.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Upper Nye Camp as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Upper Nye Camp
Can I make reservations at Upper Nye Camp?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Upper Nye Camp?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Upper Nye Camp.