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Sierra

Its 16 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $20 per night. Sierra is a National Forest campground near Sierra City, California.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Sierra City, California

National Forest
Managed by
None
Hookups
80 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $20 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
16
Tent sites
16
Hookups
None
Max RV length
80 ft
Site driveways
Back-in
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Campsites

16 sites; the longest takes a 80 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
001 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 80 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 001
002 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 002
003 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 38 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 003
004 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 16 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 004
005 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 005
006 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 006
007 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 007
008 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 008
009 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 009
010 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 28 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 010
011 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 40 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 011
012 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 33 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 012
013 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 33 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 013
014 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 28 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 014
015 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 35 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 015
016 AREA SIERRA Tent only nonelectric 30 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book site 016

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,664 ft

39.6306, -120.5588 in Sierra. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Sierra?

Sites at Sierra are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234545).

How much does it cost to camp at Sierra?

Camping at Sierra costs Single Site: $20 per night.

How many campsites does Sierra have?

Sierra has 16 campsites, including 16 tent sites.

Does Sierra have RV hookups?

No. Sierra has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 80 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Sierra?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Sierra; 16 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Are dogs allowed at Sierra?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sierra.

Who manages Sierra?

Sierra is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Sierra

Chapman Creek Sierra City · National Forest · First-come
Sites
27
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $24 per night
 Salmon Creek Sierra City · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
31
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $24 per night
 Sardine Sierra City · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $24 per night
 Yuba Pass Sierra · National Forest · Reservable
Sites
20
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $24 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Sierra City and campgrounds in Sierra.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
  • recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $20 per night
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