Yuba State Park

In 1970, Yuba State Park was opened to the public. The park elevation is 5,100 feet and its main attraction is the Yuba Reservoir. Visitors enjoy the sandy beaches and a variety of water sports.

Water activities

Yuba offers boat-in camping, which is very popular with water enthusiasts. Visitors fish, water ski and participate in various boating activities on the expansive waters.

ATV terrain

Yuba State Park has ATV access from the campground to nearby trails. There is no recreational riding within the camping areas. Motorists are only permitted to ride directly to and from the specified areas at a maximum speed of 15 mph.

Campgrounds

There are five recreational campgrounds at Yuba State Park. North and West Beach are primitive camping areas complete with gravel and sandy beaches. Camping and day use are permitted, and metal fire rings and picnic tables are available. The Oasis campground has 28 individual campsites for RVs and tents. The park area is equipped with modern restrooms and showers, drinking water, shade trees, beach, boat ramp and park headquarters. Eagle View, formerly known as East Beach, is a boat-access only area with 20 campsites restricted to tent camping. Each site has a tent pad, shade canopy, food prep table and picnic table. Eagle View offers an attractive, sandy beach. Painted Rocks is a semi-developed campground housing 41 RV and tent campsites. The park area provides a beach, boat ramp, RV dump, drinking water and shade canopies.

With the help of dedicated volunteers, visitors are given an opportunity to learn about the history of this area. Occasionally, a visitor can find evidence of the Native Americans that once inhabited this locale. Also of interest to visitors are the remnants of mining and ranching activities that took place. Visitors are permitted to explore the area, but are asked to leave any artifacts untouched.