State Park
Bear Valley Campground
Tahoe National Forest · Sierraville, CA
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- Address:Sierraville, CA
About
Bear Valley Campground is a remote, small campground with 10 campsites suitable for tents or RV's. It is popular with OHV enthusiasts wanting to use the nearby Bear Valley OHV area. The campground is located six miles east of Little Truckee Summit on the Cottonwood Creek Road. Elevation: 6700 feet. Non-potable water, treat before drinking.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Bear Valley Campground
Trail
Bear Valley Road
California
12.6 mi1,788 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Badenaugh Trail
California
5.1 mi2,113 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Mount Lola Trail
California
10.9 mi3,094 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Stampede Reservoir Overlook
California
2.7 mi459 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Sagehen Creek Trail
California
4.5 mi758 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Crystal Mine Trail
California
1.2 mi358 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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