Nevada City, California
Quartz creek campground
About Quartz creek campground
Expansive creek side property with multiple RV parking spots and great campsites within short walking distance of a year-round stream, just 5 minutes to the Ananda spiritual community which offers yoga classes a wifi cafe/ health food store and beautiful park with picnic areas and public restrooms. The property is also located less then 10 miles from the yuba river! On the property there are Beautiful quartz Beaches and small pools for kids or pets to play in! Also the gravel in the creek is gold bearing, pans and mini sluices can be used to recover fine gold, keep all the gold you find! This creek is very beautiful and not only does is contain gold, gorgeous water worn crystals can be discovered. There are many walking trails to explore on the property that can be used as atv or dirt bike paths. Shady madrone groves right next to the creek offer a cool place to camp while still being 2 wheel drive accessable! This place is wonderful base camp to spend time at the yuba river or hike in the mountains. Come enjoy all the adventures the Sierras have to offer.
Accommodations on the property
- Primitive site
- RV site
Location
Nevada City, California
Open in Google MapsWhat people say about their stay at Quartz creek campground
Synthesized from 7 review mentions across 2 aspects.
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Setting & Nature
“a lovely spot, plenty of level ground for a tent and a beautiful view”
4 mentions
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Host & Communication
“the camping locations are not properly marked”
3 mentions
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Recent reviews
It was a lovely spot, plenty of level ground for a tent and a beautiful view. Solen was very friendly and helpful.
Really enjoyed our time out here! Great weekend getaway to disconnect! 🏕️
Overall the campground is beautiful at night! The directions to the campground were confusing but the host was very responsive and quick to give more detailed direction.
The location is amazing: isolated, with beautiful surroundings (creeks, forest and some paths). Perfect for a quiet getaway. The only things I would like to mention to warn people is that the camping locations are not properly marked and that the instructions could be much better in terms of where to find them. Also, not ideal for a class C RV, there were a lot of branches on the way and not a lot of clearance for turning points. There's a lot of random trash in the property (clothes, metal containers, cans, random objects). Overall a good experience, but beware of those minor issues
Always a great time staying here 🏕️ easy to navigate 🗺️
This location scratched my itch to immerse myself deep in the woods far away from civilization. Besides the occasional car driving by a good distance away, or the dog bark, you couldn’t hear anything and felt completely alone! All 3 sites felt private but I would say 1 is the most. Site 1 is kind of hard to find, but keep driving past the “camp 1” sign and you’ll find it. Got through the gate no problem, instructions were clear. My Toyota Corolla drove in and out just fine! Beautiful creek with lots of gorgeous land all around. It was a quick 10 minute drive to the river which was how I spent …
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Quartz creek campground located?
Quartz creek campground is located in Nevada City, California.
What types of accommodations does Quartz creek campground offer?
Quartz creek campground offers Primitive site, RV site. Specifics vary — verify the exact unit availability with the operator before booking.
How is Quartz creek campground rated?
Quartz creek campground has a 4.15/5 rating from 6 reviews on aggregate. Ratings reflect aggregate sentiment from public review platforms; we don't moderate operator reviews.
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