Berger
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.
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Site mix
| Tent-only | 5 |
| Standard, no hookups | 4 |
Site guide
9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | Tent only | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 03 | Tent only | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | Standard | Back-in | 38 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | Tent only | Back-in | 18 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 06 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 07 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 08 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | Standard | Back-in | 34 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June 13 to October 13 |
| Forest | Tahoe National Forest |
| Booking | Yes. |
| Fees | $20 per site $5 for extra vehicle |
| Rules | Camping outside designated campground is prohibited |
Weather by month
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.
| Nearest town | Camptonville, California |
| Coordinates | 39.6278° N, 120.6447° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Drinking water is not provided.
Charges and cancellations
No Show Policy A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival). No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival. It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date. It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date. There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees. There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Upcycled Adventures ↗ | 28.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | DeMartini RV Sales ↗ | 35.4 mi |
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Worth a stop
The Lakes Basin offers boating, fishing and hiking. Over 30 miles of maintained trails branch out across the area. Many of the trails are also open to biking and horseback riding. On the water, visitors enjoy boating, canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes throughout the basin. A boat ramp is located at Gold Lake.
- 0.5 miPacker Lake - Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 2.1 miSalmon Lake -Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 4.4 mi
- 4.6 miSierra Valley Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.5 miGold Vly Marked Snomobile Tr ↗12.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.6 miPacker Lake Picnic0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miTamarack Lake0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.1 miSardine Lake Overlook0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miPacker Lake Snowmobile Tr2.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.3 miTamarack Connection3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest, which overlaps Plumas National Forest.
- inTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- inPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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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.
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.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Berger?
Sites at Berger are reservable on Recreation.gov. Yes. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Berger?
$20 per site $5 for extra vehicle
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Berger?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Berger have?
9 sites, including 5 tent-only sites and 4 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Berger?
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Berger?
Yes, pets are allowed at Berger. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Berger?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Camping outside designated campground is prohibited
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Berger?
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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Berger?
Camptonville, California. The Lakes Basin offers boating, fishing and hiking.
Source: Getting there
What if Berger is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Packsaddle (0.3 mi), Diablo (0.5 mi), and Sardine Lake (1.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby