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Bullards Bar Reservoir is located on the North Yuba River at an elevation of 2000 feet. Public access for boating and recreation is limited to 2 developed and 1 undeveloped boat launches: the Cottage Creek Boat Launch ramp at Emerald Cove Marina, the Dark Day Boat Launch ramp, and the undeveloped site at the end of Moran Road. The sides of the reservoir are generally steep and public access for boating and recreation is limited.
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
Public access for boating and recreation is limited to 2 developed and 1 undeveloped boat launches: the Cottage Creek Boat Launch ramp at Emerald Cove Marina, the Dark Day Boat Launch ramp, and the undeveloped site at the end of Moran Road. The area includes 5 campgrounds, 2 picnic areas, 2 boat launch ramps, 1 marina, 1 overlook, 1 day use area and several developed hiking trails.
The sides of the reservoir are generally steep and public access for boating and recreation is limited. The reservoir is surrounded by both conifer and hardwood forests with numerous brush species. There is plenty of shade at the campsites
Activities include wildlife viewing, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping, fishing, boating, water skiing, and other water sports. Swimming opportunities are limited because of the steep slopes; however boaters will find numerous opportunities for swimming in various locations around the reservoir. The reservoir provides yearlong fishing opportunities for both warm and cold water fish species. Supplies are available at the marina as well as the nearby communities of Camptonville, North San Juan, and Dobbins.
There is a beautiful non- motorized trail system in the area, with 5 different trails to choose from. Bullards Bar Trailhead is 14 miles, 7 Ball Trial is 1 mile, 8 Ball Trail is 3.8 miles, Rebel Ridge Trail is 1.6 miles and Schoolhouse Trail is 0.7 miles. Maps are available at the North Yuba Ranger Station just a couple miles east of the reservoir on Marysville Road.
Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.
A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.
Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
52 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
41 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
45 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
24 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
45 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
20 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
22 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
41 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
67 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
60 ft
vehicle
12
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
44 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
35 ft
vehicle
12
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
53 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
43 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
69 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
52 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
12 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
42 ft
vehicle
12
people
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
39 ft
vehicle
12
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
59 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
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Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
62 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
86 ft
vehicle
12
people
Yes
shade
Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
35 ft
vehicle
12
people
Yes
shade
Schoolhouse Campground (Ca)
49 ft
vehicle
6
people
Yes
shade
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