Tahoe National Forest
 

Diablo Campground
Area Status: Closed
This area is Closed
 

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 with room for trailer and tent camping. Vault toilets and stream water source-purify before drinking.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Will re-open spring 2020.
Reservations: This site can be reserved by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777), or on-line at www.recreation.gov
Fees $20 per site
$5 for extra vehicle
Open Season: May
Usage: Heavy
Restrictions: Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area
Closest Towns: Sierra City
Water: Stream water source - purify before drinking
Restroom: Vault Toilet (2)
Operated By: Tahoe National Forest

General Information

Directions:

From Hwy 49 at Sierra City: Drive 4 1/2 miles to Bassett's Station. Turn left on Gold Lake Hwy and drive 1/2 mile to Packer Lake Road. Turn left and continue 1 1/2 miles to Diablo Campground.

From 89 N to 49 N: Drive 13 miles west to Bassett's Station. Turn right on Gold Lake Hwy and drive 1/2 mile to Packer Lake Road. Turn left and continue 1 1/2 miles to Diablo Campground.


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Room for trailer and tent camping
 

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  Latitude : 
39.631343

  Longitude : 
-120.639347

  Elevation : 
5800

 
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