State Park
Sterling 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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- 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
The campground is next to the lake. Supplies must be hiked in a short distance to the campground. After parking your car.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Sterling Lake Campground
Glacier Lakes Basin
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TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Mossy Pond via Red Trail
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5.3 mi889 ftgain
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Fordyce Dam Ohv
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2.8 mi30 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Mossy Pond East Trail
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0.9 mi13 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Glacier Lakes Basin Trail
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0.7 mi20 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Sterling
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4.2 mi312 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: 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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