Berger

View from Sierra Buttes
Creek at Berger
View from Sierra Buttes near Berger Campground
Sierra Buttes
Packer Lake

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Equestrian-Friendly Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

8 total sites

RV Sites

3 sites

Tent Sites

5 sites

About 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.

Number of accommodations: 8

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jun 1 to Oct 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Equestrian-Friendly Equestrian-Friendly
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Equestrian-Friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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8 Sites Available

Site
Price
02, Loop: AREA BERGER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
03, Loop: AREA BERGER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: AREA BERGER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
05, Loop: AREA BERGER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
06, Loop: AREA BERGER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
07, Loop: AREA BERGER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: AREA BERGER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: AREA BERGER RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (27)

What Guests Are Saying

Berger is a charming and peaceful campground, well-suited for those seeking tranquility, with a clean environment and proximity to excellent hiking trails like Sierra Buttes and Bear Lakes Loop. While the bathroom facilities are limited and there is no water on site, they are well-maintained, and the campground's quiet atmosphere and beautiful surroundings make it a favorable choice. Overall, visitors appreciate its serene setting, spacious sites, and the natural beauty nearby.

Review Summary

4.2
27 reviews
5
63.0%
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4
11.1%
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14.8%
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3.7%
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Rudolph V

Verified

June 6, 2022 Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA BERGER

5

Great campground; about half the sites work for a trailer, but can be a bit tricky for parking for some; largely shaded sites; sites on the creek are awesome; quiet and small campground overall; nearest phone service is Sierra City; trash/ recycle and toilets present; good home base for mountain biking and hiking.

Daniel B

Verified

July 13, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA BERGER

3

This is a small campground with no potable water and a single vault toilet available (there was a small creek running nearby when we went, though I am not sure if it runs all year). It is located a short drive from the gorgeous Sierra Buttes lookout point trailhead, as well as a number of small lakes. The short road through the campground and the parking spots at each site are unpaved; some of the sites are quite close to each other. There was no host or campground caretaker onsite, nor was there any firewood for sale, but I managed to collect enough downed wood nearby for two nights.

This area is frequented by dirt bikes and off-road vehicles, both on paved roads and fire roads, which can be very noisy and aggressive, though our neighbors were polite and quiet at night. We enjoyed our stay here very much, but the other campgrounds in the area looked preferable to me.

Holly H

Verified

June 22, 2021 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA BERGER

2

Someone was squatting in our spot and we had to wait for an hour for them to pack their stuff up and move. They said someone had told them that they could take our spot. Lame.

Alejandra M

Verified

July 31, 2020 Stayed at: 08, Loop: AREA BERGER

5

Really enjoyed the location

Dee Ann R

Verified

July 14, 2020 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA BERGER

5

An amazing campground. Ranks in our top 2 ever. The creek is lovely, campground small and just lovely. Lots to do super closeby.

Eric M

Verified

January 29, 2020 Stayed at: 06, Loop: AREA BERGER

4

the toilets were moved on site from previous location within the grounds. bring your own - and close the lid out of respect for others in the grounds.

Brandy m

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 03, Loop: AREA BERGER

5

Best campsite. Close to all the stuff. Clean and has a beautiful creek right next to it. I have camped here for years now and we love it.

Location Berger

Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Camptonville, CA, 95922
United States

Highway access

Berger Campground is accessible via Highway 49, which is approximately 18 miles from both Sierraville and Downieville.

Elevation: 1810 feet

Distance to downtown

40 mi drive to downtown Camptonville (about 1 hr 3 min)

Nearby Campgrounds

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Last updated: September 4, 2026

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