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Sierra Waters Homestead

Hosted by Loren · Nevada City, California
8 sites · RV, Tent · 85 acres
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This 85 acre parcel sits just west of Nevada City, CA with the Deer Creek on our southern border and the Tribute Trail along the Newtown Canal on our northern border. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, It is a 10 minute drive to the quaint, historical gold rush town of Nevada City, and about 20-30 minutes by bicycle along the the Tribute Trail into town. Nevada City has great restaurants, bars, music and theater, as well as shopping and art galleries. Or take a walk along the trail and down to the bridge that crosses the Deer Creek to a loop trail with lovely creek views and wooded scenery, about 1.5 hours there and back to the campground. The gorgeous South Fork of the Yuba River is a 15 - 30 minute drive away, depending on which access you choose. Great hiking, biking and swimming opportunities abound in the surrounding Sierra Nevada Foothills. The Bowman Road is about 1 + hour's drive East on Hwy 20 to Lake Spaulding, the smaller Fuller and Rucker lakes and Bowman Lake, as well as the Grouse Ridge hiking area. We offer 4 tent platforms, as well as 4 RV parking sites. There are no hookups at this point, but there is a bathhouse with potable water, flush toilets and hot water shower .

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Cedar

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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Cedar tent platform sits in dappled wood close to a young cedar grove above the Deer Creek. It is a bit more private and about 80 yards from other platforms and about 100 yards from the bathhouse. It has denser surroundings with some open views through the Ponderosa pine and oak trees into the meadow below. General description: We offer 4 tent platforms, as well as 4 RV parking sites. There are no hookups at this point, but there is a bathhouse with potable water, toilets and shower with warm water.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Madrone

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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Madrone is a beautiful 12' X 12' iron wood platform on a slopping, open and wooded hillside over looking the meadow and Deer Creek. Not much shade here during summer months. It is a short 2 min. walk to the bathhouse - kitchen area. General Info: No camp fires or flame of any kind are permitted; no smoking, no candles or incense, no fire. A camp stove may be used with caution for cooking. It is a short distance to the Tribute Trail along the Newtown canal for biking, walking or jogging. Nevada City is a short 10 min drive or 20 min bike away, and the scenic Yuba River is a 15 minute drive away. We are in the Gold Rush country surrounded by many historical sites of interest.
Short walk to site
No campfires
Toilet
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Pets allowed
Showers
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Blackberry

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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Blackberry sits on a gentle, open slope overlooking the meadow and Deer Creek with Ponderosa Pine and oak trees nearby. Pitch your tent on a beautiful 12' X 12' iron wood platform. It is a short walk (about 25 yards) to the bathhouse for toilets, shower and dish washing area. No camp fires or flame of any kind are permitted; no smoking, no candles or incense, no fire. A camp stove may be used with caution for cooking. It is a short distance to the Tribute Trail along the Newtown canal for biking, walking or jogging. Nevada City is a short 10 min drive or 20 min bike away, and the scenic Yuba River is a 15 minute drive away. We are in the Gold Rush country surrounded by many historical sites of interest.
Short walk to site
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
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Ponderosa

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Tent site · Sleeps 2
Ponderosa is a lovely 12'X12' iron wood platform on a semi-wooded slope with views too the meadow and Deer Creek below. It is about 30 yards to the bathhouse-kitchen area. It is partially shaded during the afternoons, with more shade in mornings and evenings. General description of campground: This 85 acre parcel sits just west of Nevada City, CA with the Deer Creek on our southern border and the Tribute Trail on our northern border. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, It is a 10 minute drive by car to the quaint, historical gold rush town of Nevada City, and about 20-30 minutes by bicycle along the The Tribute Trail into town. The gorgeous South Fork of the Yuba River is a 15 minute drive away. Nevada City has great restaurants, bars, music and theater, as well as shopping and art galleries. We offer 4 tent platforms, as well as 4 RV parking sites. There are no hookups at this point, but there is a bathhouse with potable water, toilets and shower with warm water.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table

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Sage

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 32 ft
Sage is the first RV site you come to, at the top of the campground. It has sloping, wooded views down to the Deer Creek and is a short walk (approximately 50 yards) to the bathhouse, kitchen area. General Description of the campground: We offer 4 tent platforms, as well as 4 RV parking sites. There are no hookups at this point, but there is a bathhouse with potable water, compost toilets and shower with warm water. This 85 acre parcel sits just west of Nevada City, CA with the Deer Creek on our southern border and the Tribute Trail on our northern border. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, It is a 10 minute drive by car to the quaint, historical gold rush town of Nevada City, and about 20-30 minutes by bicycle along the The Tribute Trail into town. The gorgeous South Fork of the Yuba River is a 15 minute drive away. Nevada City has great restaurants, bars, music and theater, as well as shopping and art galleries. Plenty of nearby biking, hiking and swimming options.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Hawthorne

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 26 ft
Hawthorne site is flat and long to accommodate backing in with a trailer or RV. It has open, sloping views overlooking the meadow and Deer Creek below and is about 10 yards from the bathhouse-kitchen area. No hook-ups, just a nice flat spot near the shower and toilets. General description of campground: We offer 4 tent platforms, as well as 4 RV parking sites. There are no hookups at this point, but there is a bathhouse with potable water, compost toilets and shower with warm water. This 85 acre parcel sits just west of Nevada City, CA with the Deer Creek on our southern border and the Tribute Trail on our northern border. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, It is a 10 minute drive by car to the quaint, historical gold rush town of Nevada City, and about 20-30 minutes by bicycle along the The Tribute Trail into town. The gorgeous South Fork of the Yuba River is a 15 minute drive away. Nevada City has great restaurants, bars, music and theater, as well as shopping and art galleries. Plenty of nearby biking, hiking and swimming options.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Blue Oak

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 32 ft
Blue Oak site is a wider space with a magnificent old Blue Oak close by. There are no hookups at this point, but there is a bathhouse with potable water, toilets and hot water shower close by. General description: This 85 acre parcel sits just west of Nevada City, CA with the Deer Creek on our southern border and the Tribute Trail on our northern border. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, It is a 10 minute drive by car to the quaint, historical gold rush town of Nevada City, and about 20-30 minutes by bicycle along the The Tribute Trail into town. The gorgeous South Fork of the Yuba River is a 15 minute drive away. Nevada City has great restaurants, bars, music and theater, as well as shopping and art galleries. Plenty of nearby biking, hiking and swimming options.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Yarrow

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 32 ft
Yarrow is a smaller RV site on the flat area overlooking the wooded slope that drops to the Deer Creek and meadow below. It is adjacent to the Blue Oak RV site and is approximately 40 yards to the bathhouse-kitchen area. Two tent platforms, Cedar and Ponderosa, sit on the slope a ways below Yarrow. General Description of campground: We offer 4 tent platforms, as well as 4 RV parking sites. There are no hookups at this point, but there is a bathhouse with potable water, compost toilets and hot water shower. This 85 acre parcel sits just west of Nevada City, CA with the Deer Creek on our southern border and the Tribute Trail on our northern border. Seemingly in the middle of nowhere, It is a 10 minute drive by car to the quaint, historical gold rush town of Nevada City, and about 20-30 minutes by bicycle along the The Tribute Trail into town. The gorgeous South Fork of the Yuba River is a 15 minute drive away. Nevada City has great restaurants, bars, music and theater, as well as shopping and art galleries. Plenty of nearby biking, hiking and swimming options.
No campfires
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

99% Recommend63 ratings · 53 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Lovely hosts, close to town
18 ft campervan · With pets ·
Sage
5 Stars!! Highly Recommend! We had an absolutely wonderful stay here! To start, the hosts, Loren and Scott, are genuinely the sweetest people. We arrived after a long, exhausting journey and were having a very stressed-out moment trying to navigate. Loren went completely out of her way to come out to the road just so we could find the place easily, which was incredibly accommodating and helpful. Later on, Scott came by to check on us and make sure we had absolutely everything we needed. They truly made us feel so welcome. The campground itself is beautiful and very well-maintained. The area around the campsites is perfectly mown, and they have beautiful, flat platforms that are excellent for tent camping or doing morning yoga. You get gorgeous scenery and a peaceful vibe, while still being very close to town. An extra bonus was the bathhouse—it features a hot water shower with great water pressure and two flushing toilets, making the whole amenities experience super comfortable. We had an amazing time and can't recommend this place enough! Thank you, Loren and Scott!
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Kyra E.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
15 ft travel trailer ·
Sage
Fantastic, scenic, and tranquil camp. Bathrooms and shower were great. The hiking/biking trails were perfect. We would love to return.
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Leslie P.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· May 2026
Tent ·
Cedar
This is a wonderful Hipcamp site. It's remote in terms of being in nature, but actually not far at all from Grass Valley. The outdoor covered bathroom with real plumbing was extremely clean and nice. Loren was very flexible with me about where I put my tent. A great place!
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Nancy W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Peaceful, quiet, and beautiful!
20 ft campervan ·
Yarrow
The space is beautiful! We were the only ones at the camp for our stay, so the only sound was the breeze in the trees. The sites are nestled in a beautiful, peaceful wooded area. Nice hot shower, flushing toilets and small "kitchen" make it a luxury stay when boon docking. Can't wait to go back.
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Amy S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
19 ft Class B · With pets ·
Blue Oak
Lovely campground just outside of Nevada City. We stayed at the Blue Oak site, which was a good size for our camper van. The shower, toilets, sink, and little outdoor kitchen are really nice amenities to have.
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Bridget C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Blue Oak
A great quiet spot. Kept well. Level spots for my van, they also have tent platforms if you're looking to tent camp. Hot showers. Flush toilets. And a small kitchen space to use of needed. Easy to find, great info provided from the host. Highly recommend!
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Jeanna S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
20 ft campervan ·
Sage
A beautiful setting for camping with large trees and plenty of shade. The amenities were spectacular and clean, a hot shower to start the day was wonderful. I went to Willo Steak house which was really close for dinner and then the next day to the Communal Cafe for breakfast before leaving town. Highly recommend!
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Kevin C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
A perfect place to stay
Tent ·
Cedar
This was a perfect spot to escape the world and wake up to birdsong. Lauren has put so much effort into making it comfortable with all kinds of extra details. There is a shower, a place to cook and a clean bathroom. It’s quite a drive in on a dirt road but the directions were perfect.
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Emily F.
3 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
Spring Green
25 ft travel trailer ·
Hawthorne
The spring green was so beautiful and refreshing. There was no one there and the Blue Oak rv site was perfectly quiet and surrounded by trees and small wildflowers. The location is terrific to access Nevada City and a good deal of trails. Our only issue was the bathhouse was not fully operational, with minimal water pressure and then no water at all. We reported the toilet water tank not filling our first morning there, but it didn’t get fixed during our stay. I am certain they will repair it.
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Holly S.
10 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
Yes I will be coming again!
16 ft campervan ·
Sage
You know those Hipcamp listings that are as good as traditional campgrounds? Well this place is better! Well maintained, clean, sounds of frogs and creek at night, so much bird watching, and a trail in walking distance. Loved it!
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Kaitlyn G.
13 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent ·
Blackberry
Beautiful camp site and great location. Very friendly and helpful hosts. Would recommend!
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Ian T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2026
Tent ·
Ponderosa
Beautiful property, helpful hosts. Very private. Recommend.
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Jeff M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· January 2026
Wonderful stay!
16 ft campervan · With pets ·
Sage
We had a wonderful stay at Sierra Waters Homestead. The trail just off the property was beautiful and perfect for an afternoon walk/hike. The bathrooms and cooking area were a plus and made our camping stay more like glamping! Would definitely stay again.
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Alyssa J.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2025
16 ft Class C ·
Sage
It was private and so beautiful! Perfectly located for easy hikes and cute nearby towns!
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Lauren B.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2025
Special place
19 ft campervan ·
Sage
Amazing and special place! I really enjoyed the site and the surrounding property was so beautiful. I was able to easily jump on the trail on my bike and loved the bathroom, shower, and cooking area. Great spot, I’ll definitely be back.
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Connie G.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
25 ft Class C ·
Sage
It was a well maintained site. The owner had excellent communication, we enjoyed our stay.
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Laura S.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
My favorite hip camp!
Tent ·
Madrone
What a great way to celebrate my birthday. We took two spots - one tent and one RV and as it turned out we had the place to ourselves! Lauren and Scott both stopped by to check in and we had a wonderful time. A quick walk to town for lunch and shopping and lots of quiet time on their special land.
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Kristi D.
6 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Madrone
Really nice bathrooms, shower, and place to cook. Super close to the yuba. A great walk along the Newtown ditch canal and deer Creek trail right from the campground.
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Evan F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
24 ft campervan · With pets ·
Sage
Private, great shower, restroom, and outdoor kitchen area. Hosts are responsive. Our two labs had the best time exploring the river, and we also had a great time on the nearby trails. Close to Nevada City, but secluded so it feels like you’re far away. Will be back!
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Kendra T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Blackberry
we had a great time at Loren's campground! great location close to Nevada City and a nice, peaceful setting for us to set up camp. a great spot!
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John H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Peaceful Overnight
19 ft campervan · With pets ·
Yarrow
Loren and Scott were very welcoming and the directions are easy to understand. It’s really peaceful and beautiful and I look forward to returning; one night was definitely not enough!
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Susan R.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Heaven
18 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Sage
This is a very beautiful camp, peaceful and clean. We were fortunate to have it mostly to ourselves.
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Martin L.
18 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Cedar
It was a very nice camping experience. The hosts are very attentive and the area is quiet. Near the city and with some nice trails near by.
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Isabel C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Best spot yet!
18 ft travel trailer ·
Sage
Beautiful serene property with a short 3 mile hike into Nevada city. Scott and Loren gave excellent directions and greeted us upon arrival. We stayed after the weekend and had the place all to ourselves. This was our first time camping without hookups but their incredible bath house made it so easy. Hot showers after a day of hiking was a welcome reward. The quietude and distance from any main roads provided a perfect place to relax and reset.
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Kristi D.
6 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
10 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Blue Oak
Beautiful, well maintained property surprisingly close to town; we really enjoyed the picnic tables and tent platforms - made the site feel comfortable and elevated. A minor water issue, but the host was very communicative and responsive.
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Rob A.
10 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Gorgeous space and facilities
14 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Sage
Loren’s space is so special!! Meticulously maintained and some of the best facilities we’ve ever seen at a Hipcamp. The structure that has flush toilets, a HOT shower, sink, and burner for cooking was so well designed and executed we felt spoiled!! A short drive into downtown Nevada city but the property felt so removed and private. We are planning our next trip back!
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Alayna K.
29 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Cedar
Loren and Scott have a beautiful property that's close to town but feels wild and secluded. I appreciated having facilities (toilets, changing room, shower, kitchen area) close by. Hope to come back soon!
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Brittany F.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· January 2025
A great camping spot to relax at!
24 ft campervan · With pets ·
Hawthorne
We had a great stay at Sierra Waters Homestead! Thank you to Loren and Scott for making us feel welcomed to their place and for making it so nice. It's clean, the sites are well laid out amongst the trees and blends well with the surroundings. The bathrooms, shower and kitchen areas are great, hot water, and wifi - a bonus! A nice trail runs along a canal near the property and Nevada City is very close as well - a super cute town. This was a perfect camping getaway for us and the pups. Sierra Waters is now a top pick to the several unique Hipcamps we've been to far in northern California. We'll be back! Everything went well..
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Dante G.
9 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Camping with wildlife :)
20 ft travel trailer ·
Sage
The location and the amenities were excellent! Best place to relax or take nice safe hikes. Seen a lot of deer. The host Scott is a great guy and Loren so positively responsive. Planning to return for sure!
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Adolph T.
6 reviews
Recommends
· December 2024
Pristine and clean!
20 ft travel trailer ·
Sage
Our Hip Camp adventures have only gotten better after staying 4 days at Sierra Waters Homestead - the most beautiful, clean, pristine outdoors location with safe hikes my husband and 4 dogs of all ages, who thoroughly enjoyed! Scott was the best host and Loren was just the kindest! Already working to schedule our next visit and bringing friends to share this special place!
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Karla T.
4 reviews

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Nevada City, Nevada, California, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in October 2022

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