About Packsaddle
Number of accommodations: 14
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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Potable Water
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (46)
What Guests Are Saying
Packsaddle offers beautiful surroundings near Packer Lake and the Sierra Buttes, making it a favored spot for camping, especially for returning visitors. However, some issues were noted, including uneven campsites, limited space for vehicles and tents, and concerns about restroom cleanliness. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the access to nearby trails and the spacious, shaded sites.
What Guests Are Saying
Packsaddle offers beautiful surroundings near Packer Lake and the Sierra Buttes, making it a favored spot for camping, especially for returning visitors. However, some issues were noted, including uneven campsites, limited space for vehicles and tents, and concerns about restroom cleanliness. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the access to nearby trails and the spacious, shaded sites.
Review Summary
Jane S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: PACKSADDLE
Love Packsaddle!!
Arne P
VerifiedAugust 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: PACKSADDLE
great place to stay!
David R
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PACKSADDLE
Pack Saddle is a nice campground. Site 13 is not a great site for tent campers. It's on a hill and there's basically no flat ground. Sites 10, 11, 12 were booked online but empty for the three days we were there which was disappointing. We still had a wonderful time exploring the area.
Richard D
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PACKSADDLE
My reserved site did not have a reserved placard and so was occupied by some one else. There was no trash bin. Some campers had left their garbage bagged out for the bears. There was no toilet paper. It is a beautiful spot.
Cheri H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: PACKSADDLE
Lots of great hikes!
Kalypso R
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: PACKSADDLE
Stayed in site 15 for the horse corrals, which are listed as belonging to 15 & 16 but in reality are only in 15's site. Would love to see more horse corrals added to site 15 too! The corrals were in a bit of disrepair due to the bad winter we had, but they were still usable. I would also love it if the campsite had a dumpster, as people just piled their trash around the recycling bins. Otherwise we had a great time horse camping and will be back.
John M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: PACKSADDLE
Clean bathroom and very few campers. Right near Pacific Crest Trail so we did meet PCT hikers. Great place to do day hikes on the PCT as you are so close. Old fashioned water pump ,but worked well. Some sites were on a slight hill grade. Nice and quiet campground at night. Ranger came around once a day. No camp host. No cell phone service. Close to Packer Lake, Salmon Lake and Saddle Lake. Beautiful lakes to kayak and fish. Some have resort cabins to stay in.
Patrice D
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: PACKSADDLE
dumpsters were empty, pit toilets had flies and were smelly (but they are pit toilets after all ) , site #7 was clean and level
Melissa K
VerifiedAugust 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PACKSADDLE
There isn’t much shade in and around #13
Kerrie S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: PACKSADDLE
We stayed here for one night on our way to Lake Tahoe. Pretty forested area; we had a nice campsite (#13) on a slope with a bit of a walk up to the picnic table and then a fairly flat tent site even higher. Water was available at a hand pump in the central part of the campground, as were vault toilets. Good location for an early start on the hike to the Sierra Buttes lookout.
Location Packsaddle
Address:
Yuba River Ranger Station
Nevada City, CA, 95959
United States
From Sierra City, travel north (east) on Highway 49 for 5 miles. Turn left at Bassett Station on Gold Lake Highway and continue just over a mile to Packer Lake Road and turn left. Go less than a mile and turn right on Packer Lake Road. Continue for about 2.5 miles and turn left into the campground.
From Sierraville, travel south (west) on Highway 49 for about 17 miles. Turn left at Bassett Station on Gold Lake Highway and continue just over a mile to Packer Lake Road and turn left. Go less than a mile and turn right on Packer Lake Road. Continue for about 2.5 miles and turn left into the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.6247 / -120.65
Elevation: 1864 feet
Policies & Rules
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In accordance with standard industry practices, we will be assessing a $5 additional vehicle fee on the 'second vehicle' in each single family campsite, and on the 'third and fourth vehicle' in any double family campsite, provided these vehicles are not joined to the first vehicle by a hitch and towed onto the site. In the case of motorcycles, the first two are considered to be one vehicle and the third and fourth are also considered to be one vehicle. No additional vehicle fees are collected for bicycles. |
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Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers |
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Utility hookups and showers are not available |
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Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest |
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Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed. For current fire conditions or weather closures contact the Yuba River Ranger District (530) 288-3231(voice), (530) 288-3656 (TDD). |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
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No Show Policy
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