Diablo Near Nevada City, CA

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Sierra Buttes Lookout, hike near Diablo Campground

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About Diablo

Diablo Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes, in northern California. It is north of the Yuba River and next to Packer Creek. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, biking, hunting, fishing and canoeing. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.

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🚐 003, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 004, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 005, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 006, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 007, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 008, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 009, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 010A, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 010B, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 011, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 012, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 013, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 014, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 015, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 016, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 017, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 018, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

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🚐 003, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 004, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 005, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 006, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 007, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 008, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 009, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 010A, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 010B, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 011, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

🚐 012, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 013, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 014, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 015, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

⛺ 016, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

🚐 017, Loop: AREA DIABLO RV

Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

⛺ 018, Loop: AREA DIABLO Tent

Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (81)

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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.

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4.1

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Megan J

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January 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA DIABLO

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Location & Directions for Diablo

Yuba River Ranger District, Nevada City, CA 95959 United States

Elevation: 1,795 ft

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Getting There

<p>From Sierraville, travel south on Highway 49 for 18 mi. 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.</p>

<p>From Downieville, travel n...

Nearest town

Nevada City, CA - 62 mi

About over 1 hr (92 min) to downtown

Highway access

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

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Sardine Lake

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Sardine Lake Campground is situated in the North Yuba River area near Sardine Lakes, offering diverse recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, and canoeing. The campground is managed by the Tahoe National Forest. Visitors can also enjoy hu...

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