Berger
Berger is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.62778, -120.64472
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Climbing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountain Climbing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530)478-6253
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Berger
Overview Berger Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near Packer Creek and the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, equestrian use, hunting, fishing, canoeing and OHV use. This campground is operated and maintained by Forest Service staff. Recreation A large network of trails is available in the Packer Lake area, including the Pacific Crest Trail, which is just a short trip from the campground. Many lakes in the area, including Packer Lake and Lower Sardine Lake, offer stocked rainbow and brook trout fishing, in addition to canoeing. During the late spring months, visitors looking for a more extreme adventure might want to try whitewater rafting on the North Yuba River. Facilities The campground offers single-family tent sites on two loops. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not provided. Natural Features The campground is located at an elevation of 5,900 feet, near the banks of Packer Creek and just a short distance from Packer Lake. The campground is located within stands of lodgepole pine, cedar and fir trees. Packer Lake is a remote six-acre body of water tucked at the foot of the Sierra Buttes in Tahoe National Forest. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (530) 265-4531. Nearby Attractions The Lakes Basin offers boating, f
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pass Creek · 10 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 311 designated routes (443 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berger Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Diablo | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Packsaddle | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Packsaddle Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Diablo Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Deer Lake | National forest camping area | 0.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites, Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.