Big Bend Group Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Big Bend Group Campground
Big Bend Group Campground is located right off I-80 on Old Highway 40, behind Big Bend U.S. Forest Service Fire Station. There are two group campsites with tables, group fire rings and grills with vault toilets and potable water. Campground is available for both RV and tent camping (however, there are NO RV hookups or amenities, size restrictions on RV may apply). Enjoy swimming and fishing on the south Yuba River. Day hiking and back packing nearby at the Loch Leven Trailhead. Elevation: 5,900
Before you go
Season
October 31
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$99 per site
Hours
Normally facility operates Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. Operation may change depending on weather conditions. Contact Tahoe National Forest for current information at (530)265-4531.
Accessibility
Yes
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.