Gold Lake Road
The Gold Lake Road travels from Highway 49 beneath the towering Sierra Buttes and heads north to Graeagle. An abundance of campgrounds, picnic sites, and small lakes dot this picturesque area. A variety of winter and summer trails can be accessed off the Gold Lakes Road, one of which is a hike to the top of the Sierra Buttes Lookout.
Rentals & Guides
This region offers a number of resorts, cabins and lodges at Bassetts, Lower Sardine, Packer Lake, Upper Salmon, Gold Lake and Graeagle. Some areas also offer boat rentals for fishing. There are stables at Gold Lake and Graeagle.
Recreation Sites
Berger Campground
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This rustic campground is situated along a small seasonal creek in the shadow of the Sierra Buttes. There are 9 campsite with limited space for trailers or RVs. No potable water available. Vault…
Diablo Campground
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Elevation 5800, 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. 19 designated campsites…
Packer Lake
Packer Lake offers a high altitude lake for fishing, swimming, boating and nearby camping.Â
Packer Lake - Picnic Site
Packer Lake offers a high altitude lake for fishing, swimming, boating. It is located three miles west off the Gold Lake Highway on the Packer Lake Road.
Packsaddle Campground
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Packsaddle Campground is surrounded by pine and fir trees with a view of the Sierra Buttes and alpine lakes. It is located 2 1/2 miles west of Gold Lake Highway on Packer Lake Road. There are 14…
Salmon Creek Campground
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Salmon Creek is located two miles north of Bassetts on the Gold Lake Highway near Salmon Creek, there are 31 campsites- 7 of them have space for trailers. It has vault toilets and piped water. Salmon…
Sand Pond Picnic Site
Off Gold Lake Highway near Lower Sardine Lake. Restrooms, picnic area and interpretive trail. Swimming allowed at Sand Pond. Gentle, sandy unpaved slope into the pond.Sand Pond Interpretive…
Sardine Campground
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Sardine Campground is located 1.5 miles north of Bassetts on the Gold Lake highway and .5 miles south west on the Sardine Lake Road. It has 29 campsites- 15 have space for trailers. Sardine…
Snag Lake Campground
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Snag Lake Campground has 12 undesignated (first come, first serve) campsites with space for small trailer use- vault toilets and lake water source, purify before drinking. Most sites have views of…
Tamarack Lake Trailhead
Tamrack Lake Trailhead is a staging area for OHV's to access the Tamarack Lake Trail, and to be used as overflow parking for Packer Lake Day Use area. There are no amenities, just a gravel lot. You…