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Nevada City Ranger District

Quick Facts

Sterling Lake Campground

Elevation:	7,000 Feet (2182.0 Meters)
Length of Stay:	14 Days
Number of Sites:	6 Campsites
Reservation Status:	Not Accepted

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General Description

Sterling Lake Campground is located approximately 26 miles east of Nevada City at an elevation of 7,000 feet. This campground has 6 campsites with toilets. Fishing and hiking are available from this campground. The road to the campground is steep and windy and trailers are not recommended.

Directions from Nevada City: Travel east on Hwy. #20 for approximately 22 miles to Hwy #80 east. Travel east on Hwy #80 for 3 miles to the Cisco Grove Exit. Travel north on unpaved Rattlesnake Road for 4 miles to the campground.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend (NOTE: may be open off season, but without managed services.) .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
No fees	Call for Current Fee	2007 Fees

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Camping	Sterling Lake Campground	Yes
	Fishing	Fishing is available from this campground.	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	Hiking trails are available from this campground.	Yes
	Lakes & Reservoirs	Sterling Lake	Yes
	Viewing Scenery	Nevada City Ranger District	Yes
	Viewing Wildlife	Nevada City Ranger District	Yes