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Recreation Region: Sierraville Ranger District

Bear Valley Campground

Bear Valley Campground is a remote, small campground with 10 campsites suitable for tents or RV's.  It is popular with OHV enthusiasts wanting to use the nearby Bear Valley OHV area. The campground is located six miles east of Little Truckee Summit on the Cottonwood Creek Road.  Elevation: 6700 feet. Non-potable water, treat before drinking.

General Information

Trailer space available

Elevation: 6700

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

No fees are required for this site

Free

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.5572

Longitude: -120.23688

Directions

From Sierraville: Drive 11 miles south on Hwy 89 to Little Truckee Summit. Drive 6 miles east of Little Truckee Summit on Cottonwood Creek Road.

From Truckee: Drive 17 miles north on Hwy 89 to Little Truckee Summit. Drive 6 miles east of Little Truckee Summit on Cottonwood Creek Road.
 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
Biking Biking

OHV CampingOHV Camping
OHV Trail RidingOHV Trail Riding

Last updated May 15, 2025