Packsaddle
Sierra City, California · 6,109 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
- 6,109 ft (1,862 m)6,109 ft1,862 m
Sites16
Packsaddle lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 6 people27 ft
- 002Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
- 003Standard · up to 6 people23 ft
- 004Standard · up to 6 people26 ft
- 005Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 006Standard · up to 6 people39 ft
- 007Standard · up to 6 people48 ft
- 008Standard · up to 6 people36 ft
- 009Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 010Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Packsaddle Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest. Recreation
A large network of trails is available in the area, including Deer Lake Trail. This 2.9-mile trail is open to hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The Pacific Crest Trail can easily be accessed nearby. Many lakes in the area offer fishing. Canoeing and paddeling is available on nearby 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
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Packsaddle: 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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Deer Lake
Dispersed · 160 ft · Sierra City
Berger
Public Land · 0.3 mi · Sierra City
Diablo
Public Land · 0.9 mi · Sierra City
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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