Sierra Campground (North Yuba River)
Gold panning · Sierra County, CA
Sierra Campground (North Yuba River) is listed in the federal Recreation Information Database with gold panning as an activity. Check current collecting or panning rules with the managing agency.
| Type | Gold panning (Campground with gold panning listed as an activity (RIDB)) |
|---|---|
| Location | Sierra County, California |
| Coordinates | 39.63166, -120.55775 (map) |
| Managed by | Call to confirm |
| Fees | Call to confirm |
| Hours | Call to confirm |
| Phone | (530)478-6253 |
| Website | https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234545 |
About this site
Overview Sierra Campground is located on the north bank of the North Yuba River between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning. Recreation A large network of trails is available in the area, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Boating, fishing, and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about 5 miles from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals. Facilities The campground offers single-family tent-only sites. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated between the highway and the creek-sized North Yuba River in a forest of mature fir trees. Many sites overlook the river. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. …
Description from Recreation Information Database (RIDB).
Directions
From Sierra City travel north on Highway 49, for about 7 miles the campground is on the right side of the road. From Sierraville travel south on Highway 49, for 15 miles the campground is on the left side of the road.
Verify before visiting. Hours, fees, access and collecting rules change, and some listings come from community-edited data. Call or check the operator's official page before you go. Details we could not confirm are marked "call to confirm".
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Source: RIDB record 234545 (Recreation.gov / RIDB, public domain). Data retrieved 2026-11-04.