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Quick facts

LocationKingvale, California
Nightly rate (listed)$24–$48/night
Guest rating3.0 / 5 (68 reviews)
Maximum RV length45 ft (longest listed site)
HookupsNone listed
Pull-through sitesYes
RV sites29
Pets allowedYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Big rigs Big-rig friendly: the longest listed site is 45 ft. Check your site's length when you book.
  • Pull-through Pull-through sites, per the listing.
  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Waterfront Waterfront per the listing; not every site is on the water.
  • Public land Public campground: National Forest (USFS).
  • Primitive No hookups and vault toilets, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

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  • North Fork (Ca) Alta, CA · 8.9 mi straight-line
  • Tunnel Mills Ii Alta, CA · 9.1 mi straight-line
  • Findley Campground Sierraville, CA · 12.3 mi straight-line
  • Woodcamp Campground Sierraville, CA · 12.3 mi straight-line
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Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

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Where Hampshire Rocks fits

Nearest alternatives
Kingvale Campground and Disc Golf (2.9 mi) · Indian Springs (3.9 mi) · North Fork (Ca) (8.9 mi)

Other stays nearby

Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1

Kingvale Campground and Disc Golf

Looking for the next open dates…
2.9 mi from Hampshire Rocks (straight-line)
Tent sites · RV sites
No site open for all your nights
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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Not yet released

Indian Springs

3.9 mi from Hampshire Rocks (straight-line) 3.0 · 59 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Not yet released

North Fork (Ca)

8.9 mi from Hampshire Rocks (straight-line) 4.0 · 94 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Hampshire Rocks

Private campground · Nevada City

This weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet

3.0 on Recreation.gov · 68 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
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About this campground

Hampshire Rocks is a Recreation.gov campground in Nevada City. It lists 29 RV or RV/tent sites and 1 tent site for rigs up to 45 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • WaterfrontListed amenity on Recreation.gov
  • Rigs up to 45 ftLongest RV site on the Recreation.gov site list
  • Pets allowedListed on Recreation.gov

Good for

Big rigs (up to 45 ft)Tent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • No hookups are listed.
  • Longest listed RV site is 45 ft; individual sites vary, so check the site length when booking.
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Drinking Water
  • Host
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • River Access
All amenities

Amenities

Accessible Vault ToiletsDrinking WaterHostPaved RoadsPets AllowedRiver AccessSelf Pay StationShadeTrash CollectionWater SpigotWaterfront Sites

Nearby activities

SwimmingHikingCampingHistoric SitesBikingScenic DriveWater AccessFishing

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Oct 15 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

0 open of 27 sites
Site 02 · Standard Nonelectric
1 loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 39 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$24/night
Site 03 · Standard Nonelectric
1 loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$24/night
Site 04 · Standard Nonelectric
1 loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 36 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$24/night
Site 05 · Standard Nonelectric
1 loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 30 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$24/night
Site 06 · Standard Nonelectric
1 loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$24/night
Site 07 · Standard Nonelectric
1 loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 35 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$24/night
Site 08 · Standard Nonelectric
1 loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 40 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$24/night
Site 09 · Standard Nonelectric
1 loopUp to 6 peopleSite length up to 38 ftNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$24/night

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You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

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SiteFr
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Sa
31
Price
27
standard nonelectric
––$24
02
standard nonelectric
––$24
15
standard nonelectric
––$24
05
standard nonelectric
––$24
07
standard nonelectric
––$24
29
standard nonelectric
––$24
12
standard nonelectric
––$24
04
standard nonelectric
––$24
30
standard nonelectric
––$24
20
standard nonelectric

What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (68 reviews, ★ 3.0). Not written or edited by us.

“The traffic on the highway that was 20 feet from our tent never died down enough to make the trip enjoyable. ”

Larene G 1 · Jul 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

Longest RV site listed: 45 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Max stay
14 nights
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Campfires
Allowed (per listing)

About

Hampshire Rocks Campground sits on the north bank of the upper South Yuba River in a stand of lodgepole pines, where the river runs gently through a mix of shady pools and sunlit gravel bars. The facility is run by Tahoe National Forest and offers 24 single-family campsites; each site is set up for both tents and RVs and comes with a picnic table and a campfire ring, while vault toilets and potable drinking water are available at the loop. Some sites sit right along the river, making it easy to step down for a swim or cast for rainbow trout, and the historic California Emigrant Trail actually crosses the campground for hikers and history-minded visitors. The forested setting keeps temperatures relatively cool compared with lower elevations, and the nearby network of roads and dirt tracks opens options for mountain biking, road cycling, off-highway vehicle riding, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing within the broader Tahoe National Forest. Getting here is straightforward from Truckee: follow I-80 west about 17 miles and take the Rainbow/Big Bend exit to reach the campground; signage from the interstate directs you to the entrance. Beyond on-site recreation, Hampshire Rocks is a convenient base for exploring Historic Route 40 and attractions such as Donner Lake (about 14 miles east), China Wall, Rainbow Bridge, Sugar Bowl, Lake Van Norden and Ice Lakes, plus nearby trailheads for the PCT at Donner Summit, Loch Leven and Castle Peak; Fordyce offers a nearby 4x4 route and Grouse Ridge is a non-motorized ridge area for quieter hikes. Practical matters: reservations and fees are managed under Tahoe National Forest rules where a facility records arrivals, a no-show is assessed a $20 fee and forfeits the first night's recreation fee (so call if you're delayed), there's no change fee when adjustments stay within the original reservation dates, and early departures can result in forfeited fees.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (29 of 29 RV sites list a length) Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • RV sites listed for rigs up to 45 ft.
  • Rated 3.0★ across 68 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Hampshire Rocks: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Hampshire Rocks?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (29 of 29 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Hampshire Rocks have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Hampshire Rocks?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Hampshire Rocks?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
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RVs near this campground

Picks are 45 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Reno (Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)), about 41 mi straight-line from Hampshire Rocks. RV rentals in Reno

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Pick up in Truckee

Tahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase

Camper vanSleeps 3 5 (1)
Truckee, CA · 28 mi from Reno (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Truckee

2022 Bush wacker light weight travel trailer

Travel trailerTowable 5 (1)
Truckee, CA · 25 mi from Reno (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 100 miPets OK
Pick up in Floriston

2022 Thor Ouantum LC28 is Ready for Adventure

Class C motorhomeSleeps 7 5 (6)
Floriston, CA · 15 mi from Reno (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleAirport pickup offered*DeliveryPets OK
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$24
18
standard nonelectric
––$24
28
standard nonelectric
––$24
08
standard nonelectric
––$24
14
standard nonelectric
––$24
13
standard nonelectric
––$24
24
standard nonelectric
––$24
31
tent only nonelectric
––$24
25
standard nonelectric
––$24
09
standard nonelectric
––$24
16
standard nonelectric
––$24
11
standard nonelectric
––$24
06
standard nonelectric
––$24
17
standard nonelectric
––$24
03
standard nonelectric
––$24
22
standard nonelectric
––$24
19
standard nonelectric
––$24
10 (double)
standard nonelectric
––$48

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Bear storage
Not listed
SeasonNot listed
HookupsNot listed
Max stay14 nights max

Sources: Recreation.gov — Hampshire Rocks. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (29 of 29 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 1 pull-through, 29 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 31 paved site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 3 (19 reports), AT&T 3 (14 reports), T-Mobile 3 (13 reports)
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 31 of 31 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $24/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground
to see if it's open
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