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Rocky Rest Campground is located off of Highway 49, in the North Yuba River area near Downieville. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, white water boating, and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
A trailhead for the North Yuba Trail is located within the campground. This 7.5-mile trail is open to hiking and biking. The North Yuba River offers swimming, floating, and rainbow trout fishing. A small rocky beach and swimming hole are situated at the water's edge. The river is a popular destination for seasonal rafting, kayaking and tubing.
The campground offers several single-family sites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
The campground is situated on the north bank of the North Yuba River, where a forest of Douglas fir, pine, and oak provides ample shade, but limited privacy between sites.
Rocky Rest Campground is located along the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway (Highway 49) near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Camptonville, Goodyears Bar, and Downieville. Many points of interest lie along Highway 49 and are part of the 49 miles of Highway 49 driving tour; look for interpretive signs and other historical sites along this tour route. Other attractions include the North Yuba River, Indian Valley Outpost, New Bullards Bar Reservoir, Downieville, and a network of miles of multi use hiking, biking, and motorcycle singletrack.
From Downieville, take Highway 49 south for about 11 miles. The campground is on the left side of the highway.
Great spot! Clean, quiet, and easy access to the campground and the Yuba. Easy trail on the other side of the bridge with spectacular views. Nearby services and supplies are limited, so come prepared.
We have been camping there for many many years. And then an incident happened about 15 years ago. And we haven't been back. But we're willing to try it again. My son was 16 years old and he saved an 8-year-old and a 9-year-old girl and the man who jumped into help him save the girls. It is very traumatizing. Just because of a dumb parent. The bear was exciting. The gold is worth it I'm yet to catch a fish in that river but I'm determined. Can't wait to go camping up there it is beautiful
Nice and well-maintained campground in Tahoe Forest area. Dog-friendly. North Yuba is located right next to the campground. Water is clean and many people go in for swimming. Bathroom is not great. Lots of shades. Has a trail, too
