Camping near Sierra, California

Camping near Sierra, California includes 8 public campgrounds on record, 6 reservable and 2 first-come. All are run by the U.S. Forest Service. 1 is free.

Camping near Sierra at a glance

Public campgrounds
8 (8 National Forest)
Getting a site
6 reservable and 2 first-come
Cost
1 free; lowest posted fee at Lookout Campground: "Single Site: $20 per night"
Elevation
2,303 ft (Indian Valley) to 6,751 ft (Lakes Basin), 8 of 8 on record
Season
1 seasonal with posted dates
Campsites
127 across the 6 campgrounds that state a count
RVs
5 take RVs; no hookups on record; longest stated RV length 60 ft (Yuba Pass)
Drinking water
2 of 8

Common questions

Where can I camp around Sierra, CA?

8 public campgrounds are on record near Sierra: Aspen Group, Cottonwood Creek, Indian Valley, Lakes Basin, and 4 more. 6 book through Recreation.gov and 2 are first-come, first-served with no reservations.

Is there free camping near Sierra, CA?

Yes: Poker Flat Ohv Camp charges no fee at the campground.

Where can I camp with an RV near Sierra, CA?

5 campgrounds near Sierra take RVs: Cottonwood Creek, Indian Valley, Little Lasier Meadows Campground, Lookout Campground, and 1 more. None has hookups on record.

Where can I go tent camping near Sierra, CA?

Lakes Basin lists tent or walk-in sites on record.

Where can I camp near Sierra with drinking water?

Indian Valley and Yuba Pass have potable water on record.

Where can I camp near a lake around Sierra, CA?

Aspen Group sits on Jackson Meadows Reservoir.