State: Northern California
Address 1: West of Hwy 49.
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 25
Elevation: 5745
County: Sierra
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: Sardine Campground is located in a lodgepole pine forest. Sardine Lake is located nearby for fishing and swimming. This area offers an abundance of beautiful high mountain lakes with a variety of accessibility along with scenic rugged geological features of granitic ridges and glacially serrated rock outcroppings.
Fees: $21 (2011)
Usage: Heavy
Closest Towns: Sierra City (CA)
Water: Potable Water
Restrictions: Camping outside designated campground is prohibited in this area.
Restrooms: Vault Toilets
Directions:
From Hwy 49 at Sierra City: Drive 4 1/2 miles to Bassett’s Station. Turn left on Gold Lake Hwy. Drive 1 1/2 miles north on Gold Lake Hwy and take a left on Sardine Lake Road. Continue for 1/2 mile until reaching campground.
From 89 N to 49 N: Drive 13 miles headed west to Bassett’s Station. Turn right on Gold Lake Hwy. Drive 1 1/2 miles north on Gold Lake Hwy and take a left on Sardine Lake Road. Continue for 1/2 mile until reaching campground.