New Bullards Bar Reservoir Camping

Yuba County

New Bullards Bar Reservoir, CA
New Bullards Bar Reservoir, CA

New Bullards Bar Reservoir Camping

Yuba County


Camping at New Bullards Bar Reservoir

Emerald Cove Marina used to administer the campgrounds around the lake, but starting in 2020 reservations for campgrounds at Bullards Bar Recreation Area are being administered by the Forest Service. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov (links below). Camping is offered at several drive-to campgrounds around the reservoir and at a number of boat-in campsites.


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New Bullards Bar Campgrounds

Schoolhouse Campground

Located on the South Shore, off Marysville Road
Campground Facilities: About 50 Sites (some double), Flush Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: RVs allowed, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills, Bear Box
Fees: $24 per night
Reservations: Schoolhouse Campground Reservations
Nearby Facilities: Lake, 1 mile to Bullards Bar Trail or Dark Day Area

Dark Day Campground

Located on a Peninsula on the South Shore, off Marysville Road
Campground Facilities: About 10 Sites (Some Double and Triple), Vault Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: Tents Only (No RVs), Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills, Bear Box
Fees: $24 per Night
Reservations: Dark Day Campground Reservations
Nearby Facilities: Lake, Boat Launch Ramp

Hornswoggle Group Campground

Located on the South Shore, off Marysville Road
Campground Facilities: 6 Sites- Most for 25 People, One for 50 People; Vault and Flush Toilets, Piped Water
Campsite Amenities: RVs allowed, Bear Boxes, Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills
Fees: $88 per Night for 25-person Sites, $155 for 50-person Site
Reservations: Hornswoggle Group Campground Reservations
Nearby Facilities: 1 mile to Bullards Bar Trail or Dark Day Area

Madrone Cove Boat-In Campground

Located at North End of Lake
Campground Facilities: 10 Sites, Vault Toilet, No Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills
Fees: $24 per Night
Reservations: Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground Reservations

Garden Point Boat-In Campground

Located on a Peninsula on the North Shore
Campground Facilities: 13 Sites (some double sites), Vault Toilets, No Water
Campsite Amenities: Picnic Tables, Fire Rings with Grills
Fees: $24 per Night
Reservations: Garden Point Boat-in Campground Reservations

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New Bullards Bar Area Lodging

Outside Inn

575 East Broad Street, Nevada City, CA
(530) 265-2233   Outside Inn
Amenities: Free WiFi, summer swimming pool, BBQ, outdoor shower in addition to individual bathrooms in all rooms, free neighbors vegetable cart, short walk to the heart of Nevada City
Accommodations: unique, themed rooms plus cottage, cabin and creek-side hideaway; king and queen beds, cable TV, mini-fridge, AC, kitchenettes available.

Lake Francis RV Resort

13919 Lake Frances Rd., Dobbins, CA
(530) 692-1700 or (888) 993-7344 (toll free in CA only)   Lake Francis RV Resort
Facilities and Amenities: Palace Restaurant, Lodge, Creamery, Swimming Pool, Near Lake Frances, Boat Rentals, Outdoor Sports
Accommodations: Rustic Cabins without Baths and Deluxe Cabins with Baths and Kitchenettes, No Linens, Sleep up to 8; Deluxe cabins, and others in between

National Hotel

211 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA
(530) 265-4551     National Hotel
Hotel Facilities: 130-year old Historic Hotel in downtown Nevada City, Swimming Pool
Accommodations: Suites furnished with Gold Rush-era Antiques, Most Rooms with Private Baths


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Inn Town Campground

9 Kidder Ct., Nevada City, CA
Website: Inn Town Campground
Amenities: , camp store, kitchen, laundry, TV, reading nooks, swimming pool, and BBQ, situated in a beautiful pine forest
Camping Sites: RV sites with full or partial hook-ups, tent and Glamping sites (furnished platform tents)
Reservations: Inn town Campground Reservations

Lake Francis RV Resort

13919 Lake Frances Rd., Dobbins, CA
(530) 692-1700 or (888) 993-7344 (toll free in CA only)
Website:   Lake Francis RV Resort
Facilities and Amenities: Palace Restaurant, Lodge, Creamery, Swimming Pool, Near Lake Frances, Outdoor Sports
Camping and RV Sites: Full Hook-ups or Water & Electric Only, Tent Sites have Picnic Table, Cooking Hearth, Sink

River Reflections RV Resort & Campground

4360 Pacific Heights Road, Oroville, CA
1 mile south of Oroville on the Feather River
(530) 533-1995
Website:   River Reflections RV Resort
Amenities: 100 Sites, Full Hook-ups, 20/30/50 amp, Internet, Laundry, Game Room



More New Bullards Bar Area Lodging

Gold Miners Inn

121 Bank Street, Grass Valley, CA
(530) 477-1700     Gold Miners Inn, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member
Hotel Amenities: Free hot breakfast, fitness center, outdoor parking, guest laundry
Accommodations: Free WiFi, microwave, refrigerator, flat panel TV, fireplace rooms available

Harmony Ridge Resort

10492 Harmony Ridge Rd., Nevada City, CA
(530) 265-6596 or (800) 273-0556   Website: Harmony Ridge Resort
Facilities: Camping, RV Park, Log Cabins - in Nevada County's Gold Country, Swimming Pool, Teen Rec Room, Playground, Outdoor Sports, Children's Fishing, Family Spa, Adult Spa, Cafe
Trailers and Cabins: Sleep 4 - 6, No Linens Provided

Thunder Valley Casino Hotel

1200 Athens Avenue, Lincoln, CA
(916) 408-7777 or (877) 468-8777   Website: Thunder Valley Casino Hotel
Amenities: Casino, Entertainment, Swimming Pool, Spa, Dining
Accommodations: Flat Screen TV, WiFi

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