Packsaddle Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station · 10.2 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 76.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.6243, -120.6496
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Packsaddle Campground is surrounded by pine and fir trees with a view of the Sierra Buttes and alpine lakes. It is located 2.5 miles west of Gold Lake Highway on Packer Lake Road. There are 14 developed sites with piped water and vault toilets. Views of open meadows with wildflowers overlooking a ravine with mountains in the background. Views of granitic ridges and glacially serrated rock outcroppings. Campground has corrals and space for stock trailers.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Packsaddle Campground free?
No. Packsaddle Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Packsaddle Campground?
From Hwy 49 at Sierra City: Drive 4 1/2 miles to Bassett 's Station. Turn left on Gold Lake Hwy. Continue for 1/2 mile to Packer Lake Road and turn left. Drive 2 1/2 miles to reach campground. From 89 N to 49 N: Drive 13 miles headed west to Bassett 's Station. Turn right on Gold Lake Hwy. Continue for 1/2 mile to Packer Lake Road and turn lefeet. Drive 2 1/2 miles to reach campground.
What are the rules at Packsaddle Campground?
Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
