Berger
Tahoe National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: Camptonville, CA, CA
Price: From $18 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (23 reviews)
Season: May through October
Berger Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near Packer Creek and the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, equestrian use, hunting, fishing, canoeing and OHV use. This campground is operated and maintained by Forest Service staff.This location is unstaffed.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/berger to be notified when sites open up.
Berger offers access to the Pacific Crest Trail and a large network of hiking trails in the scenic Packer Lake area near the Sierra Buttes, with diverse activities including boating, fishing, and horseback riding all within reach of just 9 sites.
Wildlife alert: Watch for Yellow-bellied Marmots and American Mink in the area. Birdwatchers may spot White-headed Woodpeckers, Mountain Bluebirds, and Evening Grosbeaks.
Insider tips for Berger: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand Bring a canoe or kayak; boat launch is available and the Packer Lake area is ideal for paddling The Pacific Crest Trail is a short trip from camp, making it perfect for day hikes without relocating
Skip Berger if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none and is only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal operations limit access to May through October only.
Best time to visit Berger: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Packsaddle (Nevada City, CA), Diablo (Nevada City, CA), Sardine Lake (Nevada City, CA), Salmon Creek (Nevada City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Berger
Cell signal at Berger (Camptonville, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Berger Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near Packer Creek and the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, equestrian use, hunting, fishing, canoeing and OHV use. This campground is operated and maintained by Forest Service staff.This location is unstaffed.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand
Bring a canoe or kayak; boat launch is available and the Packer Lake area is ideal for paddling
The Pacific Crest Trail is a short trip from camp, making it perfect for day hikes without relocating
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Sierraville, drive 18 miles south on Highway 49, turn right at Bassett, and drive approximately 1.5 miles to the Sardine Lake turnoff. Turn right at the Packer Lake turnoff (Forest Road 93) and continue to the campground. From Downieville, head north (east) on Highway 49 for about 18 miles, turn left at Bassett, and drive approximately 1.5 miles to the Sardine Lake turnoff. Turn right at the Packer Lake turnoff (Forest Road 93) and continue to the campground.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Tahoe National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tahoe National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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