Diablo
Sierra City, California · 5,889 ft · In Tahoe National Forest
Photos: TNF
Wildfire 35 mi E: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
6 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,889 ft (1,795 m)5,889 ft1,795 m
Sites19
Diablo lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 6 people60 ft
- 002Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 003Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 004Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 005Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 006Standard · up to 6 people60 ft
- 007Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 008Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 009Standard · up to 6 people60 ft
- 010AStandard · up to 6 people60 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Campfires allowed
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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About
Overview
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.Recreation
A large network of trails is available in this area including the Pacific Crest Trail which can easily be accessed from the trailhead adjacent to the nearby Packsaddle Campround. Hikers can reach a variety of alpine lakes, which offer plentiful fishing. Canoeing opportunities are available at Packer Lake.Facilities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Diablo: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny56°33°
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain65°40°
- ThuSunny66°40°
- FriSunny72°42°
- SatSunny67°40°
Nearby camping
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Berger
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Sierra City
Packsaddle
Public Land · 0.9 mi · Sierra City
Deer Lake
Dispersed · 0.9 mi · Sierra City
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Sierra City share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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