Pick up in Truckee
| Location | Sierra City, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $24–$48/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (105 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 48 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 26 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Picks are 48 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Reno (Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)), about 46 mi straight-line from Sardine Lake. RV rentals in Reno
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Sardine Lake, not driving.
Availability not current
Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1
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Sardine Lake is a Recreation.gov campground in Nevada City. It lists 26 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 48 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 15 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 008 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 006 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 027 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 023 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 021 standard nonelectric |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (105 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“The location is beautiful, but the road leading to the site is very narrow. They should also take care of the landscaping maintenance. ”
“Amazing views and well kept site, great launch spot for so many adventures ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 48 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
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Sardine Lake Campground sits in the North Yuba River area at the base of the Sierra Buttes, stretching along a wet meadow framed by a stand of lodgepole pine that provides partial shade and easy access to high mountain lakes and rugged peaks. Operated and maintained by Tahoe National Forest, the site contains 26 total campsites; all 26 are configured to accommodate both RVs and tents, with most sites intended for single-family use and one double site for larger groups. Each campsite includes a picnic table, a campfire ring, and a food storage locker; vault toilets and a potable water source are available on site. The road approach is straightforward from Sierra City a short drive north on Highway 49 and then west on Gold Lake Highway onto Packer Lake Road puts you within a mile of the campground entrance but check current road and seasonal conditions with the Forest Service before you go. The campground is a practical base for Lakes Basin recreation: Sardine Lakes and Sand Pond are less than a mile to the west for boating, fishing and swimming, and Sardine Lakes Resort nearby rents boats and provides lodging and a restaurant. Anglers can expect rainbow and brook trout throughout the basin, and a more developed ramp at Gold Lake handles larger boats. A robust network of trails including routes to Deer Lake and Tamarack Lakes and access points to the Pacific Crest Trail offers day hikes, mountain biking, and motorized singletrack in the broader area, while gold-panning, hunting, horseback riding, and wildlife viewing are available across the forest. Reservations and fees are managed under Tahoe National Forest policies: you can change reservation dates without a fee when the new dates fall within the original booking, and switching to a same-price site carries no change fee; recorded no-shows are assessed a $20 fee and forfeit the first night's fee, so contact the campground if you're delayed. For current fees, seasonal openings, and more detailed access information, consult Tahoe National Forest or the campground's reservation page before traveling.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
Pick up in Truckee
Pick up in Reno| – |
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| $24 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 005 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 009 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 024 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 022 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 011 standard nonelectric | – | – | $24 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $48 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Sardine Lake. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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