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Tahoe National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Tahoe National Forest Fees: $20 per site $5 for extra vehicle Season: June 13 to October 13 Status: none Reservations: Yes. Call (877) 444-6777 or on-line at www.recreation.gov 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… Getting there: From Sierraville, drive 18 miles south on Highway 49, turn right at Bassett, and drive approximately 1.5 miles to the Sardine Lake turnoff. Turn right at the Packer Lake turnoff (Forest Road 93) and continue to the campground. From Downieville, head north (east) on Highway 49 for about 18 miles, turn left at Bassett, and drive approximately 1.5 miles to the Sardine Lake turnoff. Turn right at the Packer Lake turnoff (Forest Road 93) and continue to the campground. Rules: Camping outside designated campground is prohibited Phone: (530)478-6253 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234536 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: TNF