About Diablo
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Reviews (72)
What Guests Are Saying
Diablo campground offers a beautiful and quiet setting with spacious sites, some near a creek, and access to lakes and biking trails. The facilities, including clean bathrooms, contribute to a pleasant experience, making it a favorite for many campers. However, some visitors noted issues such as a lack of water supply, noise from other campers, and occasional confrontations regarding pet policies.
What Guests Are Saying
Diablo campground offers a beautiful and quiet setting with spacious sites, some near a creek, and access to lakes and biking trails. The facilities, including clean bathrooms, contribute to a pleasant experience, making it a favorite for many campers. However, some visitors noted issues such as a lack of water supply, noise from other campers, and occasional confrontations regarding pet policies.
Review Summary
Bonner H
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA DIABLO
Easy to get to the lakes, or up the hill for biking. Its beautiful and quiet. The camp sites are big and some close to the creek which is amazing. The bathrooms were clean and had enough toilet paper. It's our favorite place to camp. We even had a bear visit us while we were sitting around the fire. No biggie, we didnt have anything for him. We just yelled and banged dishes and he left. Pretty amazing experience, actually.
Bonner H
VerifiedDecember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA DIABLO
Easy to get to the lakes, or up the hill for biking. Its beautiful and quiet. The camp sites are big and some close to the creek which is amazing. The bathrooms were clean and had enough toilet paper. It's our favorite place to camp. We even had a bear visit us while we were sitting around the fire. No biggie, we didnt have anything for him. We just yelled and banged dishes and he left. Pretty amazing experience, actually.
Cynthia D
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA DIABLO
We love Diablo campground. it’s always so quiet and less crowded than other campgrounds.
Cynthia D
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA DIABLO
We love Diablo campground. it’s always so quiet and less crowded than other campgrounds.
Barbara S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA DIABLO
The entire area is gorgeous.
Barbara S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA DIABLO
The entire area is gorgeous.
Tessa R
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA DIABLO
This is a very cool, small campground situated between Sardine Lake and Packer Lake. It is a dry campground, meaning no water spigot, you must bring all of your water. The area offers numerous hiking opportunities and public access to Packer Lake. There is a small stream at the back of the campground, and the pit toilets were very clean. There are some large rocks on the access roads to some of the campsites that might not be suitable for low clearance cars.
Tessa R
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: AREA DIABLO
This is a very cool, small campground situated between Sardine Lake and Packer Lake. It is a dry campground, meaning no water spigot, you must bring all of your water. The area offers numerous hiking opportunities and public access to Packer Lake. There is a small stream at the back of the campground, and the pit toilets were very clean. There are some large rocks on the access roads to some of the campsites that might not be suitable for low clearance cars.
Michael L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA DIABLO
Was beautiful, well kept. Heard a bear but didn't see a bear. Good times.
Michael L
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: AREA DIABLO
Was beautiful, well kept. Heard a bear but didn't see a bear. Good times.
Location Diablo
Address:
Yuba River Ranger District
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States
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. Turn left 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.
The campground is accessible via Highway 49, which is approximately 18 miles from both Sierraville and Downieville.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.6331 / -120.638
Elevation: 1795 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
