Diablo
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.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 12 |
| Tent-only | 7 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
19 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 004 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 005 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 007 | Tent only | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | Yes |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 1 | 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 | 60 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | June 14 to October 15 |
| Forest | Tahoe National Forest |
| Booking | This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov |
| Fees | $20 per site $5 for extra vehicle |
| Rules | Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area |
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Getting there
From Sierraville, travel south on Highway 49 for 18 miles. Turn right at Bassett and continue just over a mile to the Sardine Lake turnoff. Turn right at Packer Lake/Forest Road 93 and continue to the campground. From Downieville, travel north on Highway 49 for about 18 miles.
| Nearest town | Nevada City, California |
| Coordinates | 39.6331° N, 120.6378° W · Directions ↗ |
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 ↗ | 21.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Upcycled Adventures ↗ | 28.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | DeMartini RV Sales ↗ | 35.9 mi |
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Worth a stop
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 Lake.
- 1.1 miPacker Lake - Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 1.8 miSalmon Lake -Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 4.3 miSierra Valley Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
- 4.8 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.9 miPacker Lake Snowmobile Tr2.9 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.1 miGold Vly Marked Snomobile Tr ↗12.5 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.1 miPacker Lake Picnic0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.1 miTamarack Lake0.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
- 1.1 miTamarack Connection3.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.3 miSardine Lake Overlook0.2 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 lies near the banks of Packer Creek. Stands of lodgepole pine provides partial shade at many sites.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Diablo?
Sites at Diablo are reservable on Recreation.gov. This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Diablo?
$20 per site $5 for extra vehicle
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Diablo?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Diablo have?
19 sites, including 12 standard sites without power and 7 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Diablo?
The longest site here provides 60 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 Diablo?
Yes, pets are allowed at Diablo. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Diablo?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Diablo?
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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Diablo?
Nevada City, California. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Diablo is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Berger (0.5 mi), Packsaddle (0.9 mi), and Sardine Lake (1.4 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby