Hampshire Rocks
Kingvale, California · 5,896 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: TNF
Wildfire 31 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,896 ft (1,797 m)5,896 ft1,797 m
Sites30
Hampshire Rocks lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 02Standard · up to 6 people39 ft
- 03Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 04Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 05Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 06Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
- 07Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 08Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
- 09Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 10 (double)Standard · up to 12 people45 ft
- 11Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 3 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Hampshire Rocks Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest on the banks of the South Yuba River, near the Rainbow/Big Bend exit along Interstate 80. Visitors enjoy the area for its cool temperatures, access to the South Yuba River, fishing, and nearby trail opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
The South Yuba River offers swimming, and rainbow trout fishing. The surrounding area offers hiking, road biking, mountain biking, and off-road vehicle trails. The historic California Emigrant Trail passes through the campground.Facilities
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Cell service
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- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Hampshire Rocks: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny67°44°
- ThuSunny67°45°
- FriSunny72°44°
- SatSunny67°42°
- SunSunny63°40°
Nearby camping
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Big Bend Group Campground
Public Land · 1.0 mi · Kingvale
Big Bend Group (Yuba River)
Public Land · 1.1 mi · Kingvale
Loch Leven Lakes Dispersed Camping
Public Land · 1.7 mi · Kingvale
3 more within 25 mi
4 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.
- 4.8 mi
Mears Meadow
Kingvale, CA
- 5.1 mi
Lake Valley
Kingvale, CA
- 6.0 mi
Beyers Lakes
Kingvale, CA
- 6.8 mi
Camp site
Kingvale, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tahoe National Forest
- 6.8 mi
Camp site
Kingvale, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tahoe National Forest
- 6.8 mi
Camp site
Kingvale, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Tahoe National Forest
Location and contact
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