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

Available sites

8 total 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.

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2026 (Current year)

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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
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 03, Loop: AREA BERGER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 04, Loop: AREA BERGER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 05, Loop: AREA BERGER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 06, Loop: AREA BERGER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 07, Loop: AREA BERGER Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 08, Loop: AREA BERGER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: AREA BERGER RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (31)

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

4.1
31 reviews
5
61.3%
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4
9.7%
3
3
16.1%
5
2
3.2%
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9.7%
3

Cody S

Verified

August 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA BERGER

1

We stayed for 2 days to mountain bike the surrounding area. The campground was clean and shaded which was nice. Our neighbors ( who took over 3 spots) were not so nice. Blaring music, shirtless shenanigans, firing guns, constantly driving around the campground stirring up dust, and playing movies on a large projector with huge speakers all night long. We saw not one ranger the entire time, which means this went unchecked and they were allowed to torture all others in the campground.
Would not reccomend staying in this region.

Patrick D

Verified

July 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: AREA BERGER

5

So much to do! Loved hiking to Upper Sardine Lake and visiting other nearby lakes. The wildflowers were really putting on a show!

Amanda R

Verified

July 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA BERGER

5

A great campground! We stay here every year!

Louisa L

Verified

June 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: AREA BERGER

4

Small, cozy campground. Sites and restroom were very clean. Steel that runs nearby provides nice ambient sound. Site 7 is large and set back, but if someone is in site 6 in front of it, I could see it being a challenge to get in and out of.

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.

Location & Directions for Berger

Yuba River Ranger Station, Camptonville, CA 95922 United States

Elevation: 1,810 ft

Getting There

<p>From Sierraville, drive 18 mi south on Highway 49, turn right at Bassett, and drive approximately 1.5 mi to the Sardine Lake turnoff. Turn right at the Packer Lake turnoff (Forest Road 93) and continue to the campground. </p>
<p>From Downievill...

Nearest town

Camptonville, CA - 40 mi

About over 1 hr (63 min) to downtown

Highway access

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

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Last updated: October 18, 2026

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