Recreation area

Golden Quartz Picnic Site

Tahoe National Forest · California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Located on the South Fork of the Yuba River, five miles upstream from the town of Washington on a rough road.   Golden Quarts day use area is temporarily closed from August 29, 2016 to December 20, 2016 due to County Bridge Replacement.  Read the news release here.

Activities

  • PICNICKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.