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Packsaddle

US Forest Service · California

Packsaddle in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$24/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Number of sites
80
Phone
(530)478-6253
Coordinates
39.62472, -120.64986

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-11, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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