Bear River Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California   Bear River Campground is a campground quite often visited by the folks in Colfax. Lots of folks stay at Bear River Campground to be in close proximity to Empire Mine State Park. Bear River Campground regularly gets much precipitation; January is the month that gets the most rain; July is the month with the least moisture. The nice folks who control this spot and the admirably taken care of facilities beat anything. Coming to this campground is always a wonderful idea. Going for a hike along the Euchre Bar Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty     of this area, and while you're here, you might as well check out Hidden Valley. These mountains rock, just explore all the amusing things to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Howell Hill is clearly visible from Bear River Campground, and golf can be played at Darkhorse Golf Club. Having a good time at Bear River Campground is trouble-free. There are so many enjoyable things to do in the neighborhood of Bear River Campground; camping is such a fun thing to do, and this is a nice spot to do that. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Northern Sierra Nevada. Why not take a refreshing hike along the South Yuba Trail, and you unquestionably ought to stop at Auburn State Park while you're here. The splendid local attractions and the nearby outdoors recreation are brilliant reasons to come. There's   so much to do at Bear River Campground including playing golf, swimming, hiking, whitewater paddling, and fishing, so you won’t get bored. All the outdoors enjoyable stuff right next door to Bear River Campground will keep you coming back repeatedly. A tour to Empire Mine State Park when you're here at Bear River Campground is never a bad idea; since you're here you can take a hike along the American Eagle Trail. This campground is a wonderful site to take a look at. There's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Royal Gorge, and lakes are such serene places, why not visit Rollins Reservoir. People from Colfax love to come to Bear River Campground, and Bear River Campground is right by the Green Valley Trail. Bear River Campground is a splendid camp ground to use as a base while enjoying the Northern Sierra Nevada. Get yourself into a kayak and hit American River - North Fork, and Campbell Creek is near Bear River Campground and is always a bliss to explore. Get soaked paddling on Bear River, and hiking along the Humbug Trail is magnificent fun. At Bear River Campground through the days of summer highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; overnight lows through the winter for Bear River Campground tend to be in the 20's. You've been indoors for too long; Bear River Campground in California is just the spot. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Address: 2500 Campground Rd Colfax, California 95713 Coordinates: Latitude: 39.0805 Longitude: -120.9942 Golden Chain Resort Motel, Grass Valley 6 miles away The Golden Chain Resort Motel is a quiet, restful place. Nestled amongst the Ponderosa Pines at 2400 feet above sea level, we are located above the fog and below heavy snows, only 2.5 miles south of G...    Stagecoach Motel, Grass Valley 8 miles away Located four blocks from scenic historic downtown Grass Valley in the heart of the gold country.... Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to Bear River Campground. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. 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California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.       These outdoors activities are available near Bear River Campground.   Camp Grounds Near Bear River Campground: Orchard Springs Resort, Colfax , 3 miles away Long Ravine Campground, Placer County , 5 miles away Ponderosa Rv Resort, Auburn , 5 miles away Greenhorn Campground, Grass Valley , 5 miles away Peninsula Camping and Boating Resort, Grass Valley , 6 miles away Holiday Adventure Resorts, Colfax , 6 miles away Gold Rush Ranch, Auburn , 7 miles away   Hotels Near Bear River Campground: Golden Chain Resort Motel, Grass Valley , 6 miles away Stagecoach Motel, Grass Valley , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GOLD MINERS INN-GRASS VALLEY, Grass Valley , 9 miles away Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 9 miles away Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley , 9 miles away Quality Inn Auburn, Auburn , 9 miles away Best Western Golden Key, Auburn , 9 miles away   Trails Near Bear River Campground: South Yuba Trail, Nevada County County , 14 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference Green Valley Trail, Placer County County , 15 miles away, 2.8 hiking miles, 2371 feet elevation difference Humbug Trail, Nevada County County , 15 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference Euchre Bar Trail, Placer County County , 18 miles away, 3.3 hiking miles, 1947 feet elevation difference American Eagle Trail, Placer County County , 20 miles away,  1.8 hiking miles, 190 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Bear River Campground: Royal Gorge, California , 42 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 44 miles away, 652 vertical feet Boreal, California , 47 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 47 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 48 miles away, 750 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 52 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 52 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 53 miles away, 600 vertical feet Homewood, California , 58 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 58 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Bear River Campground: Bear River, Nevada / Placer County , 0 miles away, Class II-V - 11 miles long (Highway 174 Bridge to Lake Combie) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.8 miles long (Colfax-Iowa Hill Road to Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Colfax-Foresthill Road Bridge to Ponderosa Way Bridge) American River - Middle Fork, Placer / El Dorado County , 8 miles away, Class I(II) - 7.1 miles long (former Greenwood Bridge to Mammoth Bar) American River - Middle Fork, Placer/El Dorado County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV(V+) - 17 miles long (Oxbow Bend to Drivers Flat Road)   Golf Courses Near Bear River Campground: Darkhorse Golf Club, Auburn , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Bear River Campground