Bear Valley Campground
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October 27th, 2026
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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. 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.
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GPS 39.55720, -120.23688
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Nearby places
- Sardine Peak Lookout Campground (Paid Public) 2.9 mi
- Kyburz Flat Interpretive Site Hiking Trail 3.6 mi
- Kyburz Marsh Watchable Wildlife Site Tourist Attraction 3.6 mi
- Cold Creek Campground (Paid Public) 4.3 mi
- Cottonwood Creek Campground (Paid Public) 4.3 mi
- Little Truckee Summit Staging Area Trailhead 4.4 mi
- Smithneck Dispersed Camping 4.4 mi
- Little Truckee Summit OHV/Snowmobile Staging Area Tourist Attraction 4.4 mi
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