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Sardine Lake

US Forest Service · California

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

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. Recreation Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes and Sand Pond. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals, lodging, and a restaurant.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$24/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites
135
Phone
(530)478-6253
Coordinates
39.61969, -120.61716

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

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