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1. Can I stay at Bear River Campground for a couple of months while I transition between living situations?

There are no long-term or living accommodations at BRCG. The longest stay at our campgrounds is 7 days in a row, and no more than 14 days total within a calendar year.

2. Are there hook-ups for RVs? Can I get running water to my RV?

There are no hook-ups for RVs, electricity, or running water provided at the campground.

3. Are there showers? Is there drinking water? What about flushable toilets?

There is no running water, showers, sinks, or flushable toilets provided at the campground.

4. Can I reserve any spot for my RV?

RVs can be accommodated only in sites 5 & 7-23.

Sites 1-4 are walk-ins, tent only. Site 6 is not large enough to fit an RV.

5. How big can my RV be?

RVs can be no larger than 30'.

6. Do I need to check in before a certain time?

You can check in at whatever time you'd like; however, you must book your reservation online ahead of time.

Note that check-in time begins at 2:00pm and check-out is 12:00pm on the final day of your reservation.

7. When and how can I reserve your Group Campsites?

Group campground reservations are made online beginning at 8:00 am the first business day following January 1st for the camping season that begins April 1st of the same calendar year. Camping season ends October 31st each year (for example, if January 1st falls on a Friday, reservations would be accepted beginning Monday, January 4th at 8:00 am). You must have special event insurance to have a group reservation.

8. Are fires allowed at the campgrounds?

We allow fires in designated barbecues and fire pits up to July 1^st each year. No open fires are allowed at the campground after July 1^st. Cooking is only allowed on portable propane-type camp stoves after July 1^st. This measure is made in order to protect our nearby residents from wildfire risk. The July 1^st fire ban date is subject to change during abnormally dry years.

9. Is fishing allowed?

Yes, but it is pursuant under Fish and Game laws and regulations. Please visit this page for more information.

10. Can I bring my quad?

No. Off-roading vehicles are not permitted.

11. Is there parking for the day-use area? What are the hours?

Yes. There is limited parking, so please plan ahead. Hours are sunrise to sunset.

12. An emergency has come up and I need to cancel my reservation. How far in advance do I need to cancel in order to receive a refund?

You must call at least 5 days in advance at (530) 886-4901 for the family campsites, and at least 30 days in advance for the group campgrounds.

13. Can I hunt or shoot at the campgrounds?

No. Hunting is not allowed in the Bear River Campground.

No person shall possess a weapon unless possession is authorized under the California Penal Code. No person may shoot, discharge, or fire any bullet, arrow, or other projectile into, over, or on the Bear River Campground.

14. Can I pan for gold in the river?

Please view state codes for mining. Click here. We do not allow any motorized equipment or other methods that can potentially cause erosion.