94% (35) • 2 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Downieville
Roughlands
1. Roughlands
92%
(45)
25mi from Downieville · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape to 38 serene acres of forested beauty in Nevada City, CA. Enjoy two cozy glamping platforms, a peaceful tent site, or an RV spot. Unwind in our charming bath house with a flushing toilet, steam shower, and outdoor hot tub. Nature, comfort, and tranquility await your perfect getaway.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$50
/ night
Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat
2. Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat
45mi from Downieville · 1 site · Lodging
Secluded, remote, quiet and private! The Plumas Headwaters Retreat is set at 5900' with ridges rising on both sides, and a creek that flows through. This property is a unique and evolving habitat and ecosystem restoration project where you can see the rebirth of a forest, following the 2021 Dixie Fire. Headwaters Retreat is a perfect option for finding critters such as mule deer, black bear, an occasional bobcat or coyote, and raptors & upland birds! While more elusive and less frequent, you may even see or hear elk, wolves and mountain lions!
Being surrounded by National Forest and gently rising ridges to the west and east, this site is perfect for easy to moderate hikes, mtn biking the forest roads, or doing some dark-sky stargazing from the ridges!
New Moon +/- 2 days for Darkest Sky for Stargazing
May 26
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August 22
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October 21
Nov. 19
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$115
/ night
94% (35) • 2 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Downieville
Roughlands
1. Roughlands
92%
(45)
25mi from Downieville · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Escape to 38 serene acres of forested beauty in Nevada City, CA. Enjoy two cozy glamping platforms, a peaceful tent site, or an RV spot. Unwind in our charming bath house with a flushing toilet, steam shower, and outdoor hot tub. Nature, comfort, and tranquility await your perfect getaway.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$50
/ night
Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat
2. Plumas Headwaters Off-grid Retreat
45mi from Downieville · 1 site · Lodging
Secluded, remote, quiet and private! The Plumas Headwaters Retreat is set at 5900' with ridges rising on both sides, and a creek that flows through. This property is a unique and evolving habitat and ecosystem restoration project where you can see the rebirth of a forest, following the 2021 Dixie Fire. Headwaters Retreat is a perfect option for finding critters such as mule deer, black bear, an occasional bobcat or coyote, and raptors & upland birds! While more elusive and less frequent, you may even see or hear elk, wolves and mountain lions!
Being surrounded by National Forest and gently rising ridges to the west and east, this site is perfect for easy to moderate hikes, mtn biking the forest roads, or doing some dark-sky stargazing from the ridges!
New Moon +/- 2 days for Darkest Sky for Stargazing
May 26
June 25
July 24
August 22
Sept. 21
October 21
Nov. 19
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$115
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Rola
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Roughlands
this place is really nice, quiet, and relaxing. Jo is kind and professional. I would go again.
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Eddie
September 2025
With pets
We really liked this spot! The host was able to accommodate a super last minute booking and is very responsive. The bathroom is awesome (but could use a bit more attention from the cleaning staff) and steam room option is super fun and relaxing. We didn’t get to use the hot tub but other campers seemed to love it, we wish we had another night here to explore more and use all of the amenities! It’s a bit out of the way, but we liked that. There is cell service and WiFi. The single toilet is kind of an issue when there are big groups, tents are a bit small and simple. Not too buggy at the peak of summer. They also have a really beautiful greenhouse garden, not sure if guests are allowed in, but if we had more time we would have asked about it.
They allow dogs which is a huge perk as well!
Overall good value for the price! We actually didn’t expect the shower & steam room to be so awesome, it was a very pleasant surprise after a night of camping with no showers (never again).
Definitely stop by!
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Miguel
August 2025
With pets
Camping at Jo's land was a really good experience. Jo's sent us detailed instructions in advance and finding the spot was pretty straight forward. The tent was all setup and clean when we got there, and everything in the bath room was also clean and functional. We had the opportunity to enjoy the hot tub and outdoor shower which are ideally setup on an overhanging deck with a really nice view of the woods. Overall we had a very peaceful and relaxing time at Jo's land, we would definitely go back and recommend it to friends.
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Leanne
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Roughlands
This tent was lovely. I thought it was going to be to far away from the activities we had planned but it was really not far out of Nevada city. It was perfect. The tent and bedding were great, easily accessible and luxurious, living truly up to the glam camp definition.
The bathroom is truly amazing for a camper. It feels like a luxury hotel in the woods. It is nicely designed visually and perfectly designed as far as functionality. I could go on and on but don’t write well.
I love the flowers, which turned out to be an unexpected benefit. Flowers left in front of the tent and a beautiful greenhouse / Quonset hut near platform to replenish the bouquet. Going into the greenhouse was awesome as well…it was filled with life. Big chubby bees and different birds…
I will definitely return, thank you for creating a wonderful space. And say hello to your adorable pup.
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Trista
July 2025
Weekend Trip to Roughlands
I’m so grateful we found Jo’s beautiful camping spot at the last minute. The glamping site is scenic, the platform really allowed us to see the surrounding woods, mountains, and starry night sky. The bathroom was impressive and the shower was nicer than most fancy hotels. Having a hot tub to relax in after a day outside was such a treat. Jo was a great and responsive host. Thank you for creating such a thoughtful, well‑kept place—we can’t wait to return.
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