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Schoolhouse Campground

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
55[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
65 ft[3]

Schoolhouse Campground is run by the USDA Forest Service in Tahoe National Forest, California[4]. Recreation.gov lists 55 campsites there and says it can be reserved[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as part of the Bullards Bar Reservoir area on the North Yuba River, with fishing and boating nearby[5]. All 55 sites are standard nonelectric and drive-in[1][6]. Of these, 54 sites accept an RV or trailer and 55 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 65 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM[8]. Check-out is 12:00 PM for 54 of 55 sites[9]. Most sites list a limit of 6 people, and the range is 6 to 12[10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 55
Site types[1] 55 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 65 ft (median 43 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 54 sites, tent at 55 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 2:00 PM
Check-out[9] 12:00 PM
People per site[10] 6 at most sites (6 to 12)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Schoolhouse Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Schoolhouse Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 55 campsites with this detail[11].
Are campfires allowed at Schoolhouse Campground?
Campfires are listed as allowed at all 55 campsites, and fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].
What RV length fits at Schoolhouse Campground?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists 54 sites that accept an RV or trailer[7].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 55 overnight campsites at Schoolhouse Campground: 55 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Schoolhouse Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Schoolhouse Campground: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 43 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Schoolhouse Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Tahoe National Forest, California. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Schoolhouse Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Site access types at Schoolhouse Campground: Drive-In 55 sites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Schoolhouse Campground: 54 sites accept an RV or trailer and 55 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Schoolhouse Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Schoolhouse Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM (for 54 of 55 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Maximum people per campsite at Schoolhouse Campground: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 12). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Schoolhouse Campground: yes at all 55 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Schoolhouse Campground: yes at all 55 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.