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White Cloud Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest along Highway 20 near Nevada City. The area provides a great escape from urban life. Recreation The Pioneer Trail stretches 25 miles through the Tahoe National Forest and can be accessed from the campground. The popular path was designated a National Recreation Trail in 2003. Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing are favorite activities on this popular trail. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only as well as one double site. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated in a forest of cedar, pine, and Douglas fir trees, at an elevation of 4,200 feet. Nearby Attractions White Cloud Campground is located on the Highway 20 portion of the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Washington and Nevada City. Nevada City, about 14 miles west, is a scenic historical mining town with many historical attractions, top notch restaraunts, various lodging options, shopping, and stores for everything you may need. Other attractions include the Pioneer Trail, South Yuba River, Washintong Scenic Overlook, Alpha and Omega Scenic Overlook and Interpretive Trail, Rock Creek Nature Trail, Chalk Bluff OHV trails, and Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized Area. ADA Access: N
From Nevada City, travel east on Highway 20 for 10 miles. Turn right at the White Cloud Campground sign and then the first right into the campground. From Interstate 80 take exit 161, Highway 20 to Nevada City and drive 26 miles west toward Nevada City. Turn left at the White Cloud Campground sign and then the first right into the campground.
Beautiful setting. Was quiet. Only 3 people in the whole campground. But rated 2 stars because half the campground does not have running water and the other half the water is not potable, but still expected to pay full priced despite the restricted water access.
This is a national forest campground about 20 minutes from Nevada City. It's near a busy highway, has few pit toilets and can get crowded and noisy. There's no nearby hiking - really just a stopover place or place where people come to party until late.
A gem in the forest! Nice quiet, clean campground in the, tall forest. 4 spaces are first-come-first-serve all the rest must be reserved online. Camp host on site. Discount with America the Beautiful pass or America the Beautiful Senior Pass.
Loved our weekend at this campground. Beautiful trees, site’s space was good. First night was fantastic- quite and peaceful. Second night had a group of 12 move into the spaces next to us and they were up until 1am. Normally I don’t mind folks enjoying their time, but several were very loud and obnoxious. Camp host did not seem to mind. Over great spot!! Bathroom kept clean, camp host came around several times during the day.
White Cloud campgrounds s the most beautiful place for camping in my opinion. I highly recommend that if you have never been there, go there. It's easily accessible and a very friendly place to have fun, meet new friends and be yourself.
I truly love white Cloud. Nevada City, CA. It's worth the wait.
