Can you reserve a site at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?

Yes, Big Bend Group (Yuba River) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?

22 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Big Bend Group (Yuba River).

Are campfires allowed at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?

Campfires are allowed at Big Bend Group (Yuba River). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Big Bend Group (Yuba River), California — 2 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Big Bend Group Campground is located 19 miles west of Truckee, California in the Tahoe National Forest at an elevation of 5,700 feet. Visitors enjoy the area for its fishing and hiking opportunities, as well as its historic significance along the California Emigrant Trail. This campground is operated and maintained by Forest Service staff.

Recreation

The South Yuba River offers swimming and rainbow trout fishing. The historic California Emigrant Trail and Loch Leven Trail are located nearby. The surrounding area offers many additional hiking, biking and off-road vehicle trails.

Facilities

The campground offers two accessible group sites, Lincoln and Victory, which can accommodate up to 25 people and five vehicles each. Picnic tables, grills and large campfire rings are provided, as well as vault toilets and drinking water.

Natural Features

The campground lies along the gentle South Yuba River; just behind and across the river from the Big Bend Fire Station. Stands of pine and fir covers the area, offering pleasant shade at the group sites.

Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.

Nearby Attractions

Donner Lake is located 15 miles east via historic Route 40/Lincoln Highway, the nation's first transcontinental highway. Many points of interest lie along Route 40, including China Wall, Rainbow Bridge, Sugar Bowl, Lake Van Norden and Ice Lakes.

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 facts

Season: October 31 — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
2 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 22 ft
Up to 25 people per site
Loops: AREA BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER), BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)

Site types

2 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

2 campsites at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
Lincoln	AREA BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	22 ft	25	🐾
Victory	BIG BEND GROUP (YUBA RIVER)	Group Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Riverfront	22 ft	25	🐾

Getting there

From Truckee, take I-80 19 miles west to the Rainbow Road Exit. Travel west about 1.5 miles to the Big Bend Ranger Station and Visitor Center. Turn right past the Visitor Center and cross bridge. The campground is on the right. Victory is the first campsite and Lincoln is the second one at the end.

From Nevada City, take Highway 20 east for about 26 miles. Travel east on I-80 for 4.5 miles. Take exit 166 for Big Bend, travel about a 1/4 mile on Hampshire Rocks Rd. Turn left before Fire Station and cross the bridge. The campground is on the right. Victory is the first campsite and Lincoln is the second one at the end.

39.30639, -120.51944 · 39°18'23.0"N 120°31'10.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	44	46	51	56	64	75	82	82	76	65	51	43
Low °F	25	26	27	30	37	43	48	47	44	37	30	25
Precip in	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Big Bend Group (Yuba River)

Can you reserve a site at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?: Yes, Big Bend Group (Yuba River) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Big Bend Group (Yuba River) have?: 2 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?: 22 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Big Bend Group (Yuba River).
Are campfires allowed at Big Bend Group (Yuba River)?: Campfires are allowed at Big Bend Group (Yuba River). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Big Bend Group (Yuba River) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Big Bend Group (Yuba River)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$99 per site

Accessibility:

Yes

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 530-478-6253
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Big Bend Group (Yuba River)