Great spot to Glamp... I mean that's what we do when we go! They also host an amazing event called…read moreHogs and Hulas. They have full hook ups and even a shower and bathroom area. The person running it is also great. Oh and great shaded area!

Spending 2 wreks here. Majority of the time the bathrooms are closed and we have only been able to…read moreshpwer once in 9 days . Mind you its over 100 degrees. We will not be using sycamore ranch aga8n nor will we recomend this spot to others.

Campsites are close together not much space. A lot of downed trees that have not been cleaned up…read more Bathrooms were kept up as much as any campground. The reservoir is very low right now. They have multiple boat launches but there is no place to rent a watercraft so be sure to bring your own toys. It's a beautiful location but crowded. Quick tip...like most lakes or reservoirs the area the beach and water is rocky....bring appropriate water shoes. Lots of wood around for your fire, no need to buy any. It's cold early in the AM but gets nice and hot so bring sweatshirt for early morning or you will regret it. Sunscreen....you will burn easier in higher altitude. Stay hydrated with water and bring lotion if you are prone to dry skin.

We love this camping area! It's truly one of our favorites…read more You're camping right on the water . Pack all of your water toys, lol, they have a dock station. Kids also love to jump off of it. You can kayak to such great scenery. The water is clear!!!!!! Very clear There are restrooms right next to the camping areas. Take some water shoes because the rocks hurt your feet. There is plenty of fishing there. It gets chilly so pack accordingly. There are no stores nearby so pack your food and snacks! Lock up your food.We haven't experienced any bears at our sites but others reported so. It's such a great spot. Love it

Went tent camping here during the middle of the week. There were only 4 other campers there out of…read morethe 40 sites available - had a quiet peaceful time enjoying the park. Be sure to follow the written driving directions on the website - google maps will take you on dirt roads. Don't count on using your cell phone - poor or no reception. Bring all of your needs - no stores in the park or near by. The Visitor Center does sell ice and wood. They only take cash. Great Visitor Center - a museum of mining and relics from the town. They have brochures and some souvenirs. North Bloomfield is population 7 now. The park rangers are very helpful - Sue was awesome. Lots of trails to hike. Really liked the Slaughterhouse and Blair trails. We'll maintained campground. Grill / fire pits, Bear Lockers, trash bins. The bathrooms were a pleasant surprise - running water, nice toilets, toilet paper, seat covers, paper towels and soap dispensers. No lights.

Get outside. Start…read moreand end point at the Rim Trailhead. Dogs allowed but on leash. We heard a bear, mountain lion, few wild life at the civil hours. The hike not the most comfortable. Even with bug spray, mosquitoes and other flies swarmed my head and many in my eyes; felt like Pig Pen from the Peanuts. Trail was narrow & overgrown brushes, a ton of over and under fallen trees, steep ledges but shaded. A unique highlight is the historic town you run into if passing through the campsites and the beautiful river. The ride up to the trail, dirt roads and uneven. Would suggest sunshades, our pup hiked 8.5 miles of the 14 we did but brought a dog backpack, bells to make noise, trekking poles. Did once, won't hike again.

My boyfriend and I camped at Salmon Creek, and I was very pleased with the site. We stayed in early…read moreOctober, so there were very few other campers. It gets very chilly in the evening! Our site, number 33, was far away from other camp sites. We had a great stretch of woods to enjoy, although poor Salmon Creek was totally dry. All of the sites come with a fire pit, a second pit with a grill top, a picnic table, and a bear box. We could hear a little bit of car noise from Gold Lake Hwy, but not too much. The location is very close to the Sardine Lakes, Sand Pond, and the trailhead for the hike to the Sierra Buttes fire lookout tower. It was a lovely 1.5 hr drive from Reno: not too far, but far enough so that it felt like we were in a new and different environment! I booked the campsite on recreation.gov for $33. In the morning the campsite manager stopped by to have me sign in. Check out is 2 pm. I highly recommend this site.

We stayed at Salmon Creek Campground in late August 2020. There were fires all over that had…read morefinally been contained enough for us to feel comfortable going. We live in Sacramento and had been dealing with all the ash and smoke for weeks. Coming up to the campground was so nice, as the air was clear and mostly crisp. It was a much needed break. We stayed at campsites #27 & #29. According to the reservation site (recreation.gov), both of these sites are on the creek side, rather than the highway side. But when we arrived, we found they were on the highway side (along with #26, so not all of them are listed improperly). It wasn't so bad, though, as the highway is a ways up above the site and it wasn't too busy. At night, I honestly didn't even notice the sound. #26 is really close to #27, but no one was there when we went, so it was fine. #29 is on the creek side and is actually downhill a bit. It's definitely the most secluded site on the entire campground. The restrooms are almost directly across from #26 and the door has slams literally every time someone uses it (unless they hold it to stop it from slamming, but why would anyone do that?), so it was a bit of a nuisance at night or in the early morning. The campground was clean overall. We saw the Forest Service truck come through a couple times each day just to check up on things. There was no camp host when we went. We had no issues with bears or anything rummaging through our site at night (though we did put everything in the bear box). There also wasn't much of an issue with noise, but that really just depends on how considerate the neighbors are that happen to be there when you are. And since there is no camp host on site, there would be nothing done about noise anyway. We hopped in our cars to drive just a few feet up the highway to access the Sand Pond & Lower Sardine Lake. They were nice, but the issue here is that while Salmon Creek Campground allows dogs, neither of these allow them. And since we didn't have anywhere we could keep our dogs, our visit to these spots was very brief. If you want to bring your dogs with you, you have to head up to Upper Sardine Lake. This is an OHV trail, so you need 4WD to drive up there. Your other option is hiking it, but it is a bit of a hike uphill...not a simple walk. With that said, my 7 year old made the hike both ways without issue, but it is rocky, so be careful. My hubby has a truck that could handle it, so we took that, but it was terrifying for me, as the width of the trail is only a few feet wider than the width of the truck and you're literally on the edge of this mountain cliff with no guard or anything. And if another vehicle comes, one of you have to back up till there's a wide enough space for passing. It was very nerve-wracking. So while we loved the campground, we have opted not to return mainly because we enjoy bringing our dogs with us camping & it just wasn't an ideal situation.

Great campground! There are two loops, the higher numbers being further away from the highway. The…read morescenery is beautiful and the view of the stars at night is breathtaking. The campground itself is kept very clean. There are no showers and the toilets are vault. The toilets are kept exceptionally clean but are still pretty fowl smelling upon entering (just a heads up). There are several swimming holes you can hike down to (directly across the highway from campground). The town of Downieville is also very close and has some fun places to visit. Best camping trip thus far, I will definitely return next summer for more fun!

This great campground is about 6 miles west of the town of Downieville, tucked among the trees of…read morethe Tahoe National Forest. As the other reviewer notes, there are two loops. The lower loop is almost parallel to Hwy 49, but the upper loop is up a bit further back. Though traffic noises could be heard, they weren't too intrusive. I booked campsite #13, which was in the upper loop. Great site! We didn't have any neighbors immediately next to us, in any direction. Though the campground was almost completely full during my July visit, most people seemed to be out and about exploring the area during the day, and were quiet during the night. This is a tent-only campground, so it was nice not having to hear the hum of RVs all day. The grounds themselves were kept neat and tidy, the vault toilets were some of the cleanest I've seen, and there is potable water available. The campground is really close to some awesome swimming holes on the Yuba River. There is a trailhead directly across Hwy 49 that provides access. My group walked down to the river most days we were there. The traffic on Hwy 49 isn't very heavy so we felt really safe walking across and along the Hwy. The small town of Downieville is a definite must visit while you're in the area. We were camping specifically to attend the Downieville Mountain Brewfest (which was awesome!) but the town itself is charming and full of interesting historical places and things to see. All in all, the Ramshorn Campground provided a great base to explore Downieville, the Yuba River, and Tahoe National Forest. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the area and camp here again.

Nice camp not only for disability kids, but for any groups that's interested in renting a cabin or…read more2. There are pool, archery, craft area baseball field, canoeing & hiking trail near the camp. Only 1/2 mile hike to the creek & it's shady so the walk was pretty easy. The lake is about a mile down where you can go fishing as well. Due to covid, the camp was closed & it needs all the volunteer help they can get. You don't even have to be a pro to fix things. You can help cleaning the cabins, painting, housekeeping, just anything. No pressure. It's a great experience for kids too. You can stay there overnight in the cabins & do some hiking too. I wish I can do more. Will be great if they receive some kind of generous donation to fix up the camp. I am counting on the mega lotto, lol. But if anyone like to do a lil getaway from home & don't mind helping out at the camp. Consider this camp. Btw, the scenic drive is lovely!

Camp Ross Relles is a 228 acre multipurpose campsite for nonprofit organisations in northern…read morecentral California. The camp provides a retreat for exclusively nonprofit organisations to serve their recreational and creative needs. The camp was founded in 1959 by the North Sacramento Optimist Club to establish a camp for underprivileged and handicapped children. The first functional summer camp was held in in 1973. My daughters have attended Camp Ross Relles for several years now as part of the Camp Quest West program. Camp Quest provides an educational adventure with an emphasis on humanist values, including empathy, creativity, critical thinking, and community. Regarding the facilities, I feel that they are well maintained and appropriate for the use by nonprofit child organisations. There is a complex of cabins with bunk beds to house guests. The site is handicap accessible and has a new swimming pool area. Additionally, the camp is right next to the Malakoff Diggins State Historical Park and the historical town of North Bloomfield. Before and after dropping the kids off, there is much to see in the area with the rangers offering tours and gold panning. While my two oldest daughters were at camp, a stayed with my youngest daughter at the Chute Hill Campground. All in all, I highly recommend Camp Ross Relles, Camp Quest West, and the Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. They are an incredible trio.

Best place to ride ... scenery is amazing .. horses are well behaved.. employees love what they do!…read moreI wrote an article about my experience.. Returning to Heaven by Sierra Rec Magazine

Great ride with Pat. I highly recommend Gold Lake Stables to anyone that likes to ride horses. A…read morehuge plus is the ride takes place in the mountains with lakes and pine trees all around you. Pat is a great teacher when it comes to riding and will answer any questions you might have.

Large infestations of bed bugs, comforters that are not washed in between guests, un-vacuumed…read morefloors covered in bed bug larvae & eggs. Do not stay here.

Our church has been coming here a few years now and every year we throughly enjoy our time. The…read morecottages are great and the environment is even better. If you are looking for a place to have a camp or a group get together I would highly recommend that you stay at this camp. This is one of those places you leave excited to come back again.