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%
3
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14.8%
4
2
3.7%
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7.4%
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Laura E

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA BERGER

5

We loved staying here. We found it very quiet and peaceful. We found the site was well tended-to, though the host wasn't on site the restroom was serviced several times a day. One single-stall restroom for the whole site might be a bit grim if the site had been full, but when we stayed, it wasn't a problem.

We hiked to Sierra Buttes (walkable straight from your campsite if you don't mind the extra mile!) and did the Bear Lakes Loop near Gold Lake, both excellent. We plan to return - we feel like we picked a real winner with this site!

FYI: Site 5, next to the creek, seems like the best for that lovely waterfall sound if you like it, while also being further from the road (which has decent traffic at all hours headed up the road to the next campground). We stayed in 9, nearby the entrance and restroom, not too close to the road and lots of flat spots for setup.

Donna H

Verified

August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA BERGER

5

Nice campground, clean and quiet

Mark P

Verified

September 25, 2025 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA BERGER

5

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Libby C

Verified

June 13, 2026 Stayed at: 04, Loop: AREA BERGER

4

I loved the campground, the area, everything!

Laura E

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 09, Loop: AREA BERGER

3

We love Berger for the peaceful setting, the clear, cold stream, and the proximity to great hiking and vistas we adore!

Tim D

Verified

July 30, 2026 Stayed at: 06, Loop: AREA BERGER

5

Nice, small quiet campground that met all of our needs. Been going up there for years.

Courtney C

Verified

August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 02, Loop: AREA BERGER

1

bathroom is not maintained. site is not level for a tent but it’s otherwise fine.

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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