Salmon Creek
Sierra City, California · 5,712 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: TNF
Wildfire 33 mi E: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,712 ft (1,741 m)5,712 ft1,741 m
Sites29
Salmon Creek lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 6 people28 ft
- 002Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 003Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 004Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 005Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 006Standard · up to 6 people33 ft
- 007Standard · up to 6 people23 ft
- 008Standard · up to 6 people23 ft
- 009Standard · up to 6 people18 ft
- 010Standard · up to 6 people28 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
Salmon Creek Campground is located in the North Yuba River area. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation
A large network of trails is available in the area, including Tamarack Lake and Deer Lake Trails and the Pacific Crest Trail. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, which is a short drive from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals.Facilities
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Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Salmon Creek: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny59°33°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain68°40°
- ThuSunny70°41°
- FriSunny75°42°
- SatSunny71°40°
Nearby camping
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Sardine Lake
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Sierra City
Diablo
Public Land · 1.5 mi · Sierra City
Berger
Public Land · 1.7 mi · Sierra City
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Sierra City 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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