Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground
Tahoe National Forest
Madrone Cove Boat-in 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. This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531.Public access for boating and recreati
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Nearest DC fast charging: 19.4 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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How do I reserve a campsite at Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground?
Madrone Cove Boat-in 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 Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Madrone Cove Boat-in 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 Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground a good campground?
Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground holds an average rating of 2.5/5 from 2 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Madrone Cove Boat-in Campground located?
Madrone Cove Boat-in 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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