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From Sierraville, CA, take State Rt. 49 south and go 11.3 miles to Sno-Park sign. Turn left just pass this sign at the Yuba Pass sign and then take first right into campground.
Quiet, lots of birds, huge trees, bathrooms, potable water, fire pits. Loved it
Second year of snow camping. Verified with ranger that the campground is officially open during the winter, which is not exactly clear from websites.
Bring your own water since campground turns off water during winter. Recommend wrapping your water in a blanket so it does not freeze as fast ... after 3 days we had our 5 gallon container frozen one year. Sometimes campground restrooms are closed, but not to worry the Snow Park area keeps theirs open and is a short walk away.
Some people think camping in the snow is crazy, but really all you need is your snow play clothes, some extra blankets to use with your sleeping bags and an air or foam mattress to provide insulation from the ground.
Benefits of snow camping is you never run out of ice, no mosquitoes and more privacy than summer camping.
Ranger told me that occupancy is roughly 10% during summer months so keep that in mind.
This camopround was beautiful with amazing old growth red fir tress and campsites nesteled amongst the groves. Some began to fall, not sure if they were diseased or just too old. Sadly the forest sevice came through and clear cut all the largest trees. The campground is going to have to be rebuilt. Probably another two years before it opens again.
