State: Northern California

Address 1: East of Hwy 49.

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 20

Elevation: 6145

County: Sierra

Free: No

ReservatiContentons: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information

About: Packsaddle Campground is surrounded by pine and fir trees with a view of the Sierra Buttes and alpine lakes. 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.

Fees: $21(2011)

Usage: Heavy

Closest Towns: Sierra City (CA)

Water: None

Restrictions: Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area.

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Directions:
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 left. Drive 2 1/2 miles to reach campground.