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State Park
White Cloud
Tahoe National Forest · Nevada City, CA
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- Address:Nevada City, CA
About
White Cloud Campground is located in the Tahoe National Forest along Highway 20 near Nevada City. The area provides a great escape from urban life. Recreation The Pioneer Trail stretches 25 miles through the Tahoe National Forest and can be accessed from the campground. The popular path was designated a National Recreation Trail in 2003. Horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing are favorite activities on this popular trail. Facilities The campground offers several single-family sites, a few of which are designated for tent camping only as well as one double site. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is situated in a forest of cedar, pine, and Douglas fir trees, at an elevation of 4,200 feet. Nearby Attractions White Cloud Campground is located on the Highway 20 portion of the Yuba Donner Scenic Byway near many gold rush era historical sites and old mining towns such as Washington and Nevada City. Nevada City, about 14 miles west, is a scenic historical mining town with many historical attractions, top notch restaraunts, various lodging options, shopping, and stores for everything you may need. Other attractions include the Pioneer Trail, South Yuba River, Washintong Scenic Overlook, Alpha and Omega Scenic Overlook and Interpretive Trail, Rock Creek Nature Trail, Chalk Bluff OHV trails, and Grouse Ridge Non-Motorized Area. ADA Access: N
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Firewood
Accessible
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 White Cloud
Trail
Pioneer and Hallelujah Loop
California
5.5 mi1,184 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Rock Creek Nature Trail Loop
California
0.8 mi118 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Scotts Flat Trail
California
6.3 mi1,342 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
South Yuba Trail to the Missouri Bar Trail
California
14.7 mi5,755 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Cascade Canal Trail
California
8.6 mi1,640 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
North Fork American River
California
4.3 mi2,549 ftgain
Difficult
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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