Carlton
Carlton Campground is located along the North Yuba River, adjacent to Highway 49 and 13 miles from Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and biking. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 17 |
Site guide
17 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 003 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 004 | Back-in | 34 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 005 | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 006 | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 007 | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 008 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 009 | Back-in | 36 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 010 | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 011 | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
The campground offers single-family campsites suited for both tent and trailer camping. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | April 17 to October 13 |
| Forest | Tahoe National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov |
| Fees | $24 per site $5 for extra vehicle |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Downieville, travel south on Highway 49 for just over 13 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway. From Nevada City, travel north on Highway 49 for just under 30 miles. The campground is on the right side of the highway.
| Nearest town | Nevada City, California |
| Coordinates | 39.5192° N, 120.9997° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
No Show Policy A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival. It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference.
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | DeMartini RV Sales ↗ | 20.7 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 25.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Upcycled Adventures ↗ | 40.4 mi |
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Carlton Campground Tahoe National Forest, CA
Worth a stop
- 8.4 miDark Day Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 9.6 miOregon Creek Day Use Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miFiddle Creek Ridge ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle
- 0.6 miCanyon Creek4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
- 1.3 miNorth Yuba ↗15.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.7 miYoung'S ATV2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 2 miBrandy City OHV0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 2.1 miBrandy City Pond1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Tahoe National Forest begins about 1.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.8 miTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- 2.8 miPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Sierra County Sheriff's GallowsStructure · Downieville · 9.4 mi
- Durgan BridgeStructure · Downieville · 9.5 mi
- Oregon Creek Covered BridgeStructure · North San Juan · 9.5 mi
Natural features
The campground stretches along the North Yuba River, next to the highway. Stands of cedar, ponderosa pine and oak trees cover the area providing shade from the afternoon sun.
Recreation
The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. Seasonal rafting and kayaking are popular water activities. A network of trails through the surrounding area providing opportunities for hiking, biking and OHV use. The North Yuba River Trail can be accessed from the nearby Rocky Rest trailhead.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Carlton?
Sites at Carlton are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Carlton?
$24 per site $5 for extra vehicle
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Carlton?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Carlton have?
17 sites, including 17 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Carlton?
Carlton is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Carlton?
Yes, pets are allowed at Carlton. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Carlton?
The North Yuba River offers swimming, wading and rainbow trout fishing. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Carlton?
Nevada City, California.
Source: Getting there
What if Carlton is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cal-Ida (0.2 mi), Fiddle Creek (0.4 mi), and Indian Valley (0.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby