Description

California, Bear Valley Campground(US Forest Service) is located at the intersection of Bear Canyon Rd and Lemon Canyon Rd.  Both are dirt roads. The campground is recommended for tenting only.  Large RV's not recommended.  It's a distance off the main highway.  

Directions:

From Sierraville: Drive 11 miles south on Hwy 89 to Little Truckee Summit. Drive 6 miles east of Little Truckee Summit on Cottonwood Creek Road.

From Truckee: Drive 17 miles north on Hwy 89 to Little Truckee Summit. Drive 6 miles east of Little Truckee Summit on Cottonwood Creek Road.
 

Comment

Bear Valley Campground is a remote, small campground with 10 campsites suitable for tents or RV's.  It is popular with OHV enthusiasts wanting to use the nearby Bear Valley OHV area.  Located at 6,700 feet, the campground does get snow during the winter months.  

The campground is closed during the winter due to poor road conditions.