Big Bend Group (Yuba River)
Kingvale, California · 5,738 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
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Wildfire 33 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,738 ft (1,749 m)5,738 ft1,749 m
Loops0
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Other areas
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Amenities
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- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
- Drinking water
- Toilets
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Overview
Big Bend Group Campground is located 19 miles west of Truckee, California in the Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail. This campground is operated and maintained by Forest Service staff.Recreation
The South Yuba River offers swimming and rainbow trout fishing. The historic California Emigrant Trail and Loch Leven Trail are located nearby. The surrounding area offers many additional hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails.Facilities
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Cell service at Big Bend Group (Yuba River): FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
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- WedSunny67°46°
- ThuSunny67°47°
- FriSunny72°46°
- SatSunny67°44°
- SunSunny63°41°
Nearby camping
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Big Bend Group Campground
Public Land · 420 ft · Kingvale
Hampshire Rocks
Public Land · 1.1 mi · Kingvale
Loch Leven Lakes Dispersed Camping
Public Land · 1.5 mi · Kingvale
3 more within 25 mi
5 OpenStreetMap entries in Kingvale 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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