Sierra
Sierra City, California · 5,663 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: CReed
Wildfire 30 mi E: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,663 ft (1,726 m)5,663 ft1,726 m
Sites16
Sierra lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 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
- 006Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 007Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 008Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 009Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 010Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
Showing 10 of 16 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Sierra Campground is located on the north bank of the North Yuba River between Sierra City and Yuba Pass. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning.Recreation
A large network of trails is available in the area, including the Pacific Crest Trail. Boating, fishing, and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, about 5 miles from the campground. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals.Facilities
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Sierra: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny54°33°
- WedSunny63°40°
- ThuSunny64°40°
- FriSunny71°43°
- SatSunny66°41°
Nearby camping
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Chapman
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Sierra City
Deadman Lake
Dispersed · 0.8 mi · Sierra City
Shaffer's High Sierra Camp
Campground · 1.7 mi · Sattley
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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