The Long Way
Nevada County
A concrete arch bridge spans a river surrounded by trees and rocky terrain.
Plate I. Bridge over river, South Yuba Recreation Area. From blm.gov
A high-angle view of a river winding through a forested canyon with a prominent rock formation in the foreground.
Plate II. River canyon view, South Yuba Recreation Area. From blm.gov
A view of water flowing over rocks in a natural waterfall.
Plate III. Waterfall in South Yuba Recreation Area. From blm.gov
A river flows through a rocky canyon surrounded by forest and light snow.
Plate IV. South Yuba River, South Yuba Recreation Area. From blm.gov

South Yuba Recreation Area

Nevada City, Nevada County, California. ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING.

Details

Map. Nevada City, Nevada County, California. Larger map
Where
Nevada City, Nevada County, CA. No street address stated. Directions
Season
The South Yuba Recreation Area and Trail is open year-round.
Getting there
From Nevada City: Follow Highway 49 to North Bloomfield Road and travel ten (10) miles to South Yuba Recreation Lands. From the one lane bridge at Edwards Crossing it is approximately 1 1/2 miles on a dirt/gravel road to the campground.
Fees
Campsite Fee: $15.00 per night, per site; Interagency Senior or Access Pass Campsite Fee: $7.50 per night, per site.
Access
The seasonal fire order will remain in effect until further notice.
Walk-in or reserve
Reservations: none required, first come first serve basis.
Phone
(916) 941-3101
Managed by
Mother Lode Field Office.

The South Yuba Recreation Area and National Trail is located approximately 10 miles northeast of Nevada City, California.

Notable Events

  1. 1850sThe South Yuba area was an important gold-bearing locality during the California Gold Rush. southyubariverstatepark.org
  2. 1854William Robinson replaced the ferry with a toll bridge. blm.gov
  3. 1855An original footbridge was built at Edwards Crossing. blm.gov
  4. 1889Nevada County purchased the bridge at Edwards Crossing. blm.gov
  5. 1895The half-through metal truss bridge still used at Purdon Crossing was built. blm.gov
  6. 1903The three-hinged metal arch bridge still used at Edwards Crossing was built. blm.gov
  7. 1930sThe South Yuba area again became an important gold-bearing locality during the Great Depression. southyubariverstatepark.org
  8. California State Parks acknowledges that the Nisenan People have been here since time immemorial and remain today. parks.ca.gov

People

  • William Robinson, Replaced the Purdon Crossing ferry with a toll bridge (1854).

Sources

  1. blm.gov/visit/south-yuba-recreation-area
  2. blm.gov/office/mother-lode-field-office
  3. blm.gov/announcement/blm-mother-lode-field-office-issues-seasonal-fire-restrictions
  4. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=496
  5. southyubariverstatepark.org/RespWebPages/Geology.html