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About Diablo
Number of accommodations: 17
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2026 Season availability
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- Campfire Ring
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- Lake Access
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Reviews (78)
What Guests Are Saying
Diablo campground is praised for its quiet atmosphere, well-spaced campsites, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite for many campers. The facilities, including clean bathrooms and well-kept grounds, enhance the experience, with some sites offering lovely creek access. However, challenges include rocky access roads for low-clearance vehicles and occasional noise from neighboring campers, which could be improved with better supervision and enforcement of campground rules.
What Guests Are Saying
Diablo campground is praised for its quiet atmosphere, well-spaced campsites, and beautiful surroundings, making it a favorite for many campers. The facilities, including clean bathrooms and well-kept grounds, enhance the experience, with some sites offering lovely creek access. However, challenges include rocky access roads for low-clearance vehicles and occasional noise from neighboring campers, which could be improved with better supervision and enforcement of campground rules.
Review Summary
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.
Joan H
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA DIABLO
The vault toilet needs more frequent servicing. The lack thereof may certainly be due to the budget cuts, but if budget allows, it should be serviced more often. The TP ran out half-way through the week, and the unit was quite smelly for a lot of the week. I suggest signage about closing the toilet lid as well as the door.
Joan H
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA DIABLO
The vault toilet needs more frequent servicing. The lack thereof may certainly be due to the budget cuts, but if budget allows, it should be serviced more often. The TP ran out half-way through the week, and the unit was quite smelly for a lot of the week. I suggest signage about closing the toilet lid as well as the door.
Richard A
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA DIABLO
We always enjoy this campsite. However, while the sign at the entrance clearly states that all dogs must be leashed, the occupants in #3 left their three dogs to roam free. A couple of dogs wandered over into our campsite and I shooed them away and then walked over to the owners and pointed out the campsite rules on dogs. They didn't care and the situation became confrontational. With no camp host, campers are forced to fend for themselves.
Richard A
VerifiedJuly 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: AREA DIABLO
We always enjoy this campsite. However, while the sign at the entrance clearly states that all dogs must be leashed, the occupants in #3 left their three dogs to roam free. A couple of dogs wandered over into our campsite and I shooed them away and then walked over to the owners and pointed out the campsite rules on dogs. They didn't care and the situation became confrontational. With no camp host, campers are forced to fend for themselves.
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.
Elevation: 1795 feet
62 mi drive to downtown Nevada City (about 1 hr 32 min)
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Last updated: September 3, 2026
