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California
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Inside Tahoe National Forest
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Packsaddle
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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 2.5 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.
BERGER
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
LAKES BASIN
~5 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Packsaddle Campground
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Deer Lake
~0 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Berger Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Berger Creek Cg
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
DIABLO
~1 min drive
Creek-side campground in Sierra Buttes area with mountain access and lake proximity.
Diablo Campground
~1 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Packer Saddle
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.
Tamarack Lakes
~2 min drive
A worthwhile stop near California.