Packsaddle
Packsaddle is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 39.62472, -120.64986
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Non-motorized Boating, Scenic Drive, Swimming, Water Activities
- 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 Packsaddle
Overview Packsaddle Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation A large network of trails is available in the area, including Deer Lake Trail. This 2.9-mile trail is open to hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The Pacific Crest Trail can easily be accessed nearby. Many lakes in the area offer fishing. Canoeing and paddeling is available on nearby Packer Lake. Facilities The campground offers single-family campsites and two equestrian sites for campers with horses. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. The equestrian sites share a corral and have ample space for stock trailers. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Natural Features The campground is split into two loops. The first is more open but is shaded by towering Jeffrey pine and fir trees. The second is located on a forested hillside above the first loop. Some sites have views of the open, wildflower-dotted meadow, while others overlook a ravine and mountain peaks beyond it. Nearby Attractions Lakes Basin offers many opportunities for boating, fishing and hiking. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Packer Lake less than a mile to the west and Sardine Lakes, about three miles s
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 (442 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Lake | National forest camping area | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Packsaddle Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Berger Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Berger | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Diablo | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Diablo Campground | Private campground | 0.7 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.