State Park
Rucker Lake Campground
Tahoe National Forest · Nevada City, CA
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State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
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Managed by State Park
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- Agency source page
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Managing agency
- Tahoe National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Nevada City, CA
About
This is a PG&E lake/campground on the Tahoe National Forest. Car-top launch for kayaks and boats. There is no boat ramp at the lake.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Sewer Hookups
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Rucker Lake Campground
Spaulding Lake Trail
California
8.7 mi1,946 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Fordyce Falls Via Spaulding Lake Trail
California
11.0 mi1,893 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Bowman Road and Meadow Lake Road to Henness Pass
California
35.9 mi8,209 ftgain
TrailExpert
Lake Spaulding via Pioneer Trail from Bowman Road
California
4.6 mi1,460 ftgain
TrailModerate
Emerald Pools
California
0.7 mi151 ftgain
TrailEasy
French Lake and Tollhouse Lake Loop via Beyers Lake Trail
California
23.5 mi6,178 ftgain
TrailExpert
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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