Bear Valley Campground
Sierraville, California · 6,604 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 13 mi E: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,604 ft (2,013 m)6,604 ft2,013 m
- Land
- Tahoe National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
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About
Bear Valley Campground is a remote, small campground with 10 campsites suitable for tents or RV 's. It is popular with OHV enthusiasts wanting to use the nearby Bear Valley OHV area. The campground is located six miles east of Little Truckee Summit on the Cottonwood Creek Road. Elevation: 6700 feet. Non-potable water, treat before drinking.
Fees: No fees are required for this site
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Edit
Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Bear Valley Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny63°38°
- ThuSunny63°38°
- FriSunny68°39°
- SatSunny67°40°
- SunSunny64°40°
Nearby camping
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Bear Valley Campground
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4 OpenStreetMap entries in Sierraville share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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