Cal Ida Campground
Cal Ida Campground
Cal-Ida Campground offers direct access to the North Yuba River for swimming, wading, and seasonal rafting/kayaking, with 11 campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire rings along Highway 49, 13 miles south of Downieville.
The facility provides vault toilets and drinking water, though no hookups or showers are available, and features nearby trail access including the North Yuba River Trail for hiking and biking.
Note that the campground was redesigned in 2023 with an OHV focus and operates seasonally (April 17-October 13) with a $24/night fee plus $5 per additional vehicle.
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