Sardine Campground – Tahoe National Forest June 30 to July 8

Camp site # 24
Nearest address: 990 Sardine Lake Rd., Sierra City 96125

Fee: We want everyone to feel this is your camping group by contributing to the Meetup cost. We will provide a “tip” bucket at our campsite and Linda, and I ask each family to pay $5 per event.

Looking for a great get-away this summer and fun in the High Sierra’s. Then join Linda and me at beautiful Sardine Lake. Located in the heart of California’s premier fishing region, Sardine Lake on Highway 49 is just north of Sierra City, California. It has just 27 campsites- 15 have spaces large enough for trailers. There are vault toilets and piped water.

Sardine Campground is in a lodgepole pine forest with many nearby lakes offering superb fishing, kayaking, and swimming. This area offers an abundance of beautiful high mountain lakes and hiking trails surrounded by scenic rugged granitic ridges and glacially serrated rock outcroppings. You do not want to miss this trip! Each site has a picnic table, fire ring and food storage locker, no hook-ups.

Campground information and map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tahoe/recarea/?recid=55480

Reserve: your site by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 or on-line at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234539?q=Sardine%20Lake

This is a popular summertime campground; reservations open 6 months from YOUR ARRIVAL DATE. Sardine Lake Lodge: Cabins can be rented by calling 530.862.1196. Fine dining is also available at the Lodge; reservations are recommended.

Each family is responsible for their own reservations, equipment, and meals. We will gather around the campfire each evening after dinner to share stories. Bring your own chair and beverage. I plan to hike and/or paddle every day. Lunch will often be on the trail or beach.
Paddling: You can paddle Sardine Lake, nearby Gold Lake and Goose lake throughout the week. Distance around the lakes is about 6 miles.

Recreation:
Lakes in the area are popular with fishermen; some lakes are catch-and-release only. Non-motorized boats are permitted on Sardine Lake. The area has more than 325 miles of hiking trails, including family-friendly hikes as well as for experienced hikers. Boat rentals are available at Sardine Lake Lodge.

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 (may say Packer Lake Rd). Continue for 1/2 mile until reaching the campground.

Driving north from Truckee, take 89 N to 49 N: Drive 13 miles head 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 (may say Packer Lake Rd). Continue for 1/2 mile until reaching the campground.

Nearby Campgrounds (within 4 miles of Sardine Lake): Gold Lake campground (37 sites), Snag Lake campground (12 sites), Goose Lake campground (13 sites).