Yuba River Walk-In

Name: South Yuba Backpacking Spots

Location: There are several places to camp, but the shortest walk is to park at the South Yuba Primitive Campground and walk in .5 miles (downhill 500′).

Cost: free

Distance to drinking water: 4 miles (in the nearby State Park)

Swimming hole nearby? Right on the river: warm enough to swim by mid-June.

Camp Fires allowed: Yes, but may be suspended in Aug/Sept.

Toilets? No

Elevation: 2000′

How many vehicles per site? none (walk in)

How many good, flat tent spots per site? 2-3

Trailer Friendly? No

Nearby Hikes: Great hike along the river in both directions

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