Van Norden Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Custom Search   Unsurprisingly it may be tough to get to a primitive campground like Van Norden Campground, but it's worth the effort. There aren't scores of conveniences at Van Norden Campground because it is a primitive campground. This primitive campground is to be found in an exceptionally beautiful site; at Van Norden Campground you could get a more delightful wilderness experience than you would get at a more civilized campground. Van Norden Campground is a wonderful camp       ground to use as a base while enjoying the Northern Sierra Nevada. California has so many things to offer nature lovers. Several people stay at Van Norden Campground in order to be right next door to Tahoe National Forest. There's   more to do close to Van Norden Campground other than just hanging out such as fishing, hiking, playing golf, whitewater paddling, and swimming, so you won’t get bored. Van Norden Campground is a very popular old favorite campground among people in Soda Springs. It's really unhealthy to be inside all the time; you need to get out of the house once in a while, and Van Norden Campground, California is a great location for getting out. It's out of the question to       run out of entertaining stuff to do near Van Norden Campground; it is a fun location for everybody. The perfect local attractions and all the outdoors recreation are great incentives to come. 200 acres of ski terrain is at your   disposal at Soda Springs; beginner and intermediate trails account for 80% while advanced and expert trails make up 20% of the trails. There are great trails for everyone at Soda Springs. Soda Springs, the close by ski resort has 5 good ski lifts and receives 33 feet of great snow yearly on its 16 trails. 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Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Nevada County Campgrounds All California Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near Van Norden Campground.   Campgrounds Near Van Norden Campground: Sierra Skies RV Park, Sierra City, 2 miles away Onion Creek Campground, Placer County, 3 miles away Cold Springs Campground, Nevada County, 6 miles away Talbot Campground, Placer County, 7 miles away Sterling Lake Campground, Nevada County, 8 miles away Hampshire Rocks - Tahoe National Forest, Nevada City, 8 miles away Independence Lake Campground, Sierra County, 9 miles away   Marinas Near Van Norden Campground: Tahoe City Marina, Tahoe City , 18 miles away Homewood Marina, Homewood , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Van Norden Campground: Inn At Truckee, Truckee , 11 miles away Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley , 12 miles away Village At Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley , 12 miles away Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley , 13 miles away Larkspur Hotel Truckee Tahoe, Truckee , 15 miles away Hampton Inn Suites TahoeTruckee, Truckee , 15 miles away Hyatt Northstar Lodge, Truckee , 18 miles away   Trails Near Van Norden Campground: Lola Montez Trail, Nevada County , 2 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 458 feet elevation difference Warren Lake Trail, Nevada County , 4 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2381 feet elevation difference Heath Falls Overlook Trail, Placer County , 4 miles away, 5.2 hiking miles, 1601 feet elevation difference Long Valley Trail, Placer County , 6 miles away,  5.6 hiking miles, 816 feet elevation difference Tevis Cup Trail, Placer County , 6 miles away, 11.1 hiking miles, 1773 feet elevation difference Painted Rock Trail, Placer County , 7 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference Mount Lola Trail, Sierra County , 7 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 2630 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Van Norden Campground: Soda Springs, California , 0 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 16 runs Boreal, California , 2 miles away, 500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 41 runs Sugar Bowl, California , 3 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 13 lifts, 85 runs Donner Ski Ranch, California , 3 miles away, 750 foot drop, 7 lifts, 52 runs Tahoe Donner, California , 8 miles away, 600 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs Squaw Valley, California , 12 miles away, 2850 foot drop, 33 lifts, 177 runs Alpine Meadows, California , 13 miles away, 1802 foot drop, 14 lifts, 100 runs Northstar at Tahoe, California , 18 miles away, 2280 foot drop, 17 lifts, 70 runs Granlibakken, California , 18 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs Homewood, California , 20 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs   Whitewater Near Van Norden Campground: Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) Fordyce Creek, Nevada County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir) American River - North Fork, Placer County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.3 miles long (Tadpole Creek to Euchre Bar) Truckee River, Placer/ Nevada County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 27 miles long (Stampede Meadows Road to Floriston)   Public Lands Near Van Norden Campground: Tahoe National Forest, California , 4 miles away Donner Memorial State Park, California , 9 miles away Burton Creek State Park, California , 18 miles away Sugar Pine Point State Park, California , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Van Norden Campground: Tahoe Donner Golf Course, Truckee , 9 miles away Coyote Moon Golf Course, Truckee , 11 miles away Old Greenwood Golf Course, Truckee , 11 miles away Ponderosa Golf Course, Truckee , 14 miles away Timilick Golf Club, Truckee , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Van Norden Campground Long Lake, Placer County , 4 miles away Nancy Lake, Placer County , 6 miles away Donner Lake, Nevada County , 8 miles away Lake Sterling, Nevada County , 8 miles away Webber Lake, Sierra County , 9 miles away