Sardine Lake
Sardine Lake Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, near the beautiful Sardine Lakes. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
The campground offers several single-family campsites and one double site. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and a food storage locker. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Need to Know
- In accordance with standard industry practices, 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.
- Bears frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- Utility hookups and showers are not available
- Click here for more information on the Tahoe National Forest
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).
- 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.
No Show Policy
A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival).
* No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.
There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees.
There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference.
Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.
Natural Features
The campground stretches along a wet meadow at the base of the scenic Sierra Buttes. A forest of lodgepole pine offers partial shade. Beautiful high mountain lakes and rugged peaks can be found throughout the surrounding area.
Nearby Attractions
Lakes Basin offers many opportunities for boating, fishing and hiking. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, less than a mile to the west. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the basin. A more developed boat ramp is located at Gold Lake and accomodates launching of larger boats. Over 30 miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack branch out across the area and the Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed at a few spots in the Lakes Basin area. The historic towns of Sierra City and Downieville offer historic and cultural attractions, restaurants, shops, churches, and vistor information.
Recreation
Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes and Sand Pond. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals, lodging, and a restaurant. A large network of trails is available in the area, including Deer Lake and Tamarack Lakes Trails and the Pacific Crest Trail.
Changes & Cancellations
No Show Policy
A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date (or for day-use facilities, by check-in time the day of arrival).
* No-show customers are only recorded at staffed facilities. At most remote facilities, all customers are noted as automatically checked-in on the date of arrival.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold a campsite until check-out time on the day following the arrival date.
* It is recommended that staffed facilities hold group day-use facilities until check-in time on the arrival date.
There is no change fee if a customer extends or shortens a reservation if the change includes dates from the original reservation. If they choose to depart early, they may forfeit some or all of the recreation fees.
There is no change fee if the customer changes campsites that are the same price and on the same reservation dates in the same campground. If the campsite the customer is changing to has a price difference, the customer will be responsible for any additional fees or be provided with a refund, based on the price difference.
Where recorded, no-show customers are assessed a $20.00 no-show fee and forfeit the first night's recreation fee for a campsite or forfeit the entire day-use recreation fee for a day-use facility. We recommend customers contact the facility if they are en route to their reservation but cannot make it by the check-in date. In these cases, no refund will be issued, but the facility can ensure that a "no-show" fee is not assessed.
Contact Information
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YUBA RIVER RANGER STATION THIS IS THE ADDRESS FOR THE RANGER STATION, NOT THE CAMPGROUND 15924 HIGHWAY 49 Camptonville CA 95922
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (530)478-6253
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Sierra City, travel north 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. Continue for about 1 mile and turn left into the campground.
Available Campsites
- Site 006, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 027, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 018, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 023, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 019, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 026, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 022, Loop AREA SARDINE LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
