Dark Day Campground
Tahoe National Forest
Dark Day Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Bullards Bar Reservoir is located on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2000 feet. It is located approximately 21 miles north of Nevada City, California. It has a maximum surface area of 4,760 acres and a length of over 16 miles and shoreline of more than 60 miles. Public access for boating and recreation is limited to 2 developed and 1 undeveloped boat launches: the Cottage Creek Boat Launch ramp at Emerald Cov
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 16.0 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Dark Day Campground FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Dark Day Campground?
Dark Day Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Dark Day Campground when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Dark Day Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Dark Day Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Dark Day Campground a good campground?
Dark Day Campground holds an average rating of 3.4/5 from 41 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Dark Day Campground located?
Dark Day Campground is located in Tahoe National Forest, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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