Diablo
Diablo is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.63306, -120.63778
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
- 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 Diablo
Overview Diablo Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes, in northern California. It is north of the Yuba River and next to Packer Creek. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing and canoeing. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation A large network of trails is available in this area including the Pacific Crest Trail which can easily be accessed from the trailhead adjacent to the nearby Packsaddle Campround. Hikers can reach a variety of alpine lakes, which offer plentiful fishing. Canoeing opportunities are available at Packer Lake. Facilities The campground offers single-family, tent campsites on two loops. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Natural Features The campground lies near the banks of Packer Creek. Stands of lodgepole pine provides partial shade at many sites. 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 area offers boating, fishing, hiking and more than 30 miles of maintained trails, that are also open to biking and horseback riding. The lakes provide visitors with ample opportunities to enjoy boating, canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the scenic bodies of water in the area. A boat ramp is located at Gold L
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
- 314 designated routes (444 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diablo Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Diablo | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Berger | National forest campground | 0.5 mi | — | No hookups |
| Berger Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Packsaddle | National forest campground | 0.9 mi | — | No hookups |
| Packsaddle Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.