U.S. Forest Service · Tahoe National Forest · CA

Schoolhouse Campground (CA)

Bullards Bar ReservoirPhoto · TNF
OpenSeason 04-15 – 10-15
ReservableAccess
56Sites
92 ftMax rig

The place

Bullards Bar Reservoir is located on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2000 feet. It is located approximately 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It has a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and a length of over 16 miles and shoreline of more than 60 miles. Recreation Activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, and other water sports. Swimming opportunities are limited because of the steep slopes; however boaters will find numerous opportunities for swimming in various locations around the reservoir. Keep reading

The reservoir provides yearlong fishing opportunities for both warm and cold water fish species. Supplies are available at the marina as well as the nearby communities of Camptonville, North San Juan, and Dobbins. Facilities Public access for boating and recreation is limited to 2 developed and 1 undeveloped boat launches: the Cottage Creek Boat Launch ramp at Emerald Cove Marina, the Dark Day Boat Launch ramp, and the undeveloped site at the end of Moran Road. The area includes 5 campgrounds, 2 picnic areas, 2 boat launch ramps, 1 marina, 1 overlook, 1 day use area and several developed hiking trails. Natural Features The sides of the reservoir are generally steep and public access for boating and recreation is limited. The reservoir is surrounded by both conifer and hardwood forests with numerous brush species. There is plenty of shade at the campsites Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531. Nearby Attractions There is a beautiful non- motorized trail system in the area, with 5 different trails to choose from. Bullards Bar Trailhead is 14 miles, 7 Ball Trial is 1 mile, 8 Ball Trail is 3.8 miles, Rebel Ridge Trail is 1.6 miles and Schoolhouse Trail is 0.7 miles. Maps are available at the North Yuba Ranger Station just a couple miles east of the reservoir on Marysville Road. Charges & Cancellations No Show Policy A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). * No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. * It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference. Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.

The sites · 56

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
10standard nonelectric54 ft
11standard nonelectric78 ft
12standard nonelectric20 ft
13standard nonelectric12 ft
14Dstandard nonelectric62 ft
15standard nonelectric41 ft
16standard nonelectric80 ft
17standard nonelectric41 ft
18standard nonelectric41 ft
19Dstandard nonelectric42 ft
1Dmanagement39 ft
20standard nonelectric62 ft
21standard nonelectric41 ft
22standard nonelectric41 ft
23standard nonelectric49 ft
24standard nonelectric24 ft
25standard nonelectric34 ft
26Dstandard nonelectric92 ft
27standard nonelectric39 ft
28Dstandard nonelectric39 ft
29standard nonelectric55 ft
2Dstandard nonelectric42 ft
3standard nonelectric22 ft
30standard nonelectric40 ft
31standard nonelectric55 ft
32standard nonelectric42 ft
33standard nonelectric52 ft
34standard nonelectric49 ft
35standard nonelectric41 ft
36standard nonelectric45 ft
37standard nonelectric49 ft
38standard nonelectric53 ft
39Dstandard nonelectric60 ft
4standard nonelectric29 ft
40Dstandard nonelectric60 ft
41standard nonelectric59 ft
42standard nonelectric49 ft
43standard nonelectric44 ft
44Dstandard nonelectric65 ft
45standard nonelectric69 ft
46standard nonelectric43 ft
47standard nonelectric45 ft
48standard nonelectric53 ft
49standard nonelectric49 ft
5standard nonelectric31 ft
50standard nonelectric51 ft
51Dstandard nonelectric86 ft
52standard nonelectric40 ft
53standard nonelectric67 ft
54standard nonelectric52 ft
55standard nonelectric46 ft
56standard nonelectric56 ft
6Dstandard nonelectric35 ft
7standard nonelectric30 ft
8standard nonelectric43 ft
9Dstandard nonelectric35 ft

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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