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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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
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
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Sterling Lake Campground
Mossy Pond via Red Trail
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5.3 mi889 ftgain
TrailModerate
Loch Leven to American River
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19.4 mi6,516 ftgain
TrailExpert
Loch Leven Lakes Trail
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8.1 mi2,300 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Loch Leven Lakes Trail to to Salmon Lake Trail Loop
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11.1 mi2,710 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Loch Leven Viewpoint Trail
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6.3 mi1,900 ftgain
TrailDifficult
Baltimore Lake Trail
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5.0 mi932 ftgain
TrailModerate
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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