Berger
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates from Memorial Day weekend through fall, weather permitting.
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Nyack - 200 acres
Total acreage: 200 Ignition dates: Dec. 1, 2025 - Feb. 28, 2026 Location: Forest Service Rd. 19 between Fulda Creek and North Fork Campground, County Rd. 6001K between Casa Loma recreation cabins and Euchre Bar Trailhead
North Yuba Trail Closure
Forest Service Trail 9E06 (North Yuba Trail) between the Mountain House Road (County Rd 300) and Ramshorn is closed.
Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure
Forest Trail 16E87 (Boca-Loyalton Trail) is closed for public health and safety.
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and toprotect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Truckee and Sierraville Ranger
Rattlesnake Road Closure
The purpose of this closure is to provide for public safety along the closed roads in light of their proximity to the Lake Fordyce Dam during dam reconstruction activities.
Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
Cabin Creek Sale Closure
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
Sand Pond Trail Boardwalk Closure
The Sand Pond Interpretive Trail is partially closed for visitor safety per Forest Order 17-24-17.
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed
Forest Road 860 -01 (17E11 Trail) in the Hoke Valley area has been closed to allow for Hoke Valley Meadow restoration.
About
Berger Campground sits at 5,900 feet elevation along Packer Creek in the shadow of the Sierra Buttes within Tahoe National Forest. This rustic campground features 9 campsites nestled among lodgepole pine, cedar, and fir trees, offering a quiet base camp for exploring the surrounding wilderness. The campground's location in the Packer Lake area provides excellent access to outdoor recreation. The Pacific Crest Trail passes nearby, and over 30 miles of maintained trails branch throughout the Lakes Basin area for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Anglers can fish for stocked rainbow and brook trout at Packer Lake and Lower Sardine Lake, both within easy reach. During late spring, the North Yuba River offers whitewater rafting opportunities. The area is also popular for OHV use, hunting, and general exploration of the Sierra Buttes region. This is a basic campground with vault toilets but no potable water, so visitors must bring their own drinking water or obtain it from nearby campgrounds. Limited space is available for trailers or RVs. The remote setting and light usage levels make it ideal for campers seeking a more primitive experience in the northern Sierra Nevada.
Directions
From Highway 49 at Sierra City, drive 4.5 miles to Bassett's Station. Turn left on Gold Lake Highway and drive 0.5 miles to Packer Lake Road. Turn left and drive 2 miles to Berger Campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $18 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 478-6253 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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