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2026 Season availability
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- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
- Campfire Ring
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Reviews (237)
What Guests Are Saying
Sardine Lake offers a beautiful setting with well-kept campgrounds, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts, making it a popular choice for campers. Many visitors enjoyed the stunning views, ample outdoor activities, and delicious meals at the resort, though some noted the increasing crowding and close proximity of campsites. Issues such as site disputes and trail maintenance were mentioned, but overall, the campground remains a cherished destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Sardine Lake offers a beautiful setting with well-kept campgrounds, clean restrooms, and friendly hosts, making it a popular choice for campers. Many visitors enjoyed the stunning views, ample outdoor activities, and delicious meals at the resort, though some noted the increasing crowding and close proximity of campsites. Issues such as site disputes and trail maintenance were mentioned, but overall, the campground remains a cherished destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Catherine K
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: AREA SARDINE LAKE
loud cars coming in and out all night long through the loop. NO CAMP HOST< no privacy between sites either. literally 10 ft apart and no bushes
Catherine K
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: AREA SARDINE LAKE
Very loud at night. group of RVs had a karaoke machine that echoed through the whole campground till 1am. NO CAMP HOST. so unless you want tot fight people. NO cell signal. Very close to lake,
Janet S
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA SARDINE LAKE
This is a really nice, quaint, campground. The sites are well designed, and not too crowded. Whomever is managing the campground did a really good job of posting which sites were reserved, and which available. I think perhaps the length of driveway specifications are a little exaggerated. For example, the site I stayed in was 35 ft, but would no way accommodate a 35 ft trailer or motorhome. It was more like 30 ft of level driveway. But it was still very nice.
Janet S
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: AREA SARDINE LAKE
This is a really nice, quaint, campground. The sites are well designed, and not too crowded. Whomever is managing the campground did a really good job of posting which sites were reserved, and which available. I think perhaps the length of driveway specifications are a little exaggerated. For example, the site I stayed in was 35 ft, but would no way accommodate a 35 ft trailer or motorhome. It was more like 30 ft of level driveway. But it was still very nice.
Alicia A
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA SARDINE LAKE
Clean spacious campsite, good table & bear bin. Bathrooms well maintained. The lakes are great!
Judy L
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA SARDINE LAKE
I loved the experience! It was beautiful - with the pond nearby and Sardine lake just a short walk away. There were rentable rowboats and motorboats nearby that you can use - but heads up. People can't actually go IN Sardine lake - it's just for fishing. But that's what the pond is for- there were tadpoles and small fishes. You could still see the ice on the mountains nearby. It was gorgeous.
Melinda C
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: AREA SARDINE LAKE
Love this place!
Gina M
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: AREA SARDINE LAKE
Great place to camp. Lots of places to hike, bike, swim, fish and boat. Family and pet friendly. We would definitely recommend this campground. Easy access to Sardine Lakes, Packer Lake, Gold Lake and the Yuba River. Bassetts Station is close by with a general market, restaurant and the best ice cream!!
Alicia A
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: AREA SARDINE LAKE
Clean spacious campsite, good table & bear bin. Bathrooms well maintained. The lakes are great!
Judy L
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: AREA SARDINE LAKE
I loved the experience! It was beautiful - with the pond nearby and Sardine lake just a short walk away. There were rentable rowboats and motorboats nearby that you can use - but heads up. People can't actually go IN Sardine lake - it's just for fishing. But that's what the pond is for- there were tadpoles and small fishes. You could still see the ice on the mountains nearby. It was gorgeous.
Location & Directions for Sardine Lake
Yuba River Ranger Station, This Is The Address For The Ranger Station, Not The Campground, 631 Coyote Street, Nevada City, CA 95959 United States
Elevation: 1,749 ft
Highway access
Sardine Lake Campground is accessible via California State Route 49, which is approximately 15 miles to the east.
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Fees & deposits
- A $5 fee applies for additional vehicles beyond the first in campsites.
Wildlife & food storage
- Store all food in approved containers to avoid attracting bears.
Utilities
- No utility hookups or shower facilities are provided.
General
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
Fires & fuel
- Campfires and charcoal fires may be restricted during hot, dry weather; check local conditions.
- Buy firewood locally and do not bring firewood from other locations to protect forests.
Cancellation policy
- No-show policies apply to reservations not canceled by check-out time; some facilities automatically check-in customers.
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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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