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Holiday Camping Season

Airstream Camper

Holiday Airstream

How is it already December?  Who knows where the year has gone?  We thought it was a good opportunity to check in with campers and to wish everyone happy holidays with hope for a joyful and healthy 2023.  It’s been fun to see folks planning and booking their camping adventures for next year, friendly reminder we take reservations up to a year in advance.  And while I say it every time, how we’re disorganized and can’t plan in advance, but I love that there are people planning their 2023 camping adventures.  If you’ve got your camping friends or even want to just take a solo staycation, it’s not too early to have something to put on the calendar and look forward to.

Nevada City Victorian Christmas

Nevada City Victorian Christmas

We’re gearing up for the holidays in Nevada City, with the kick off of the annual Nevada City Victorian Christmas street fair this Sunday, December 4th.  The outdoor street continues Wednesday, December 7th and 15th (5-9pm) Sunday, December 11th and 18th (1:30-6pm).  If you can’t find a parking spot in town, remember you can always park at the Nevada County Government Center and catch the shuttle.  Grass Valley Cornish Christmas continues on Friday evenings till December 23rd.  Don’t forget Nevada City Craft Fair at the Miners Foundry, Sunday, December 11th from 10am-5pm.

Nevada City Victorian Christmas

If you need an easy holiday gift idea, you can purchase gift certificates online.  These are great, flexible gifts for friends and family who might be wanting a getaway. Or, if you’re looking for something to tangible to wrap, our camp store will be open 10am-5pm through the month of December.  We stock lots of fun gift ideas like local handmade Christmas ornaments, Pickle Pottery Inn Town Campground mugs, hoodies, stickers, magnets and fun hand made greeting cards.  We also have some fun Nevada City gear– water bottles, t-shirts, wooden stickers and coffee mugs.

Holiday Camping

Maybe it’s time to sneak away for a holiday getaway? Why not sneak in a camping trip before the end of the year?  The glamping tents are closed for the winter, but we have RV sites and limited camp sites available (if you want a #vanlife getaway or have a 4 season tent), check out our availability online.

Our top tips for decorating your campsite include:

  • Pack lights, if you don’t have string lights, don’t forget to check out the solar Luci Lights in the camp store.
  • Bring a fake Christmas tree and a few ornaments
  • Get an inflatable holiday snowman (no snow required)
  • Bring along a wreath
  • Grab some holiday table decorations and have a picnic outside
  • Make a garland
  • Hang your stockings in the tree
  • Bring your favorite decorative holiday pillows

And friendly reminder, our final Folk Trails Hiking Club meet up is Thursday, December 8th, holiday lights.  We’ll be meeting in front of the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce at 4pm, dress warm, as the walk will be in the dark.  For those who have missed our free local history hikes, the 2023 calendar is up on our website.

To follow what’s happening at camp, make sure to check out our  InstagramFacebook, TikTokPinterest or Twitter feeds.  If you’re looking for more local ideas, check out the Visit Nevada City Instagram feed or the InnSide Nevada City blog.

Photos by Erin Thiem and Lenkaland Photography

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