PACKSADDLE Lake Rd, Sierra City

"I picked up breakfast at Tahoe House Bakery before I made my way north up towards the PCT connection near Sierra City. Inspired and intrigued by thru-hikers that chose to make the 3,000+ mile trip, getting a chance to camp near the trail gave me an access to the life that eludes me. Site #11 was smaller than the rest, but with fields surrounding it my imagination ran with the idea of those looking for magic along this same path. It was a windy valley, so instead of the starry skies I love, I put on the fly and staked down an Ozark Trail 5-person mini-mansion. No wi-fi at this site, but the views at sites 12 and 13 make me want to return to unplug and explore. In the morning I hiked nearby Tamarack Lake trail and found the PCT connection, one of the 8 trails I love. #108isMagic."

In the shadow of the beautiful Sierra Buttes , packsaddle is an great place to camp . One of favorite spots ! Lots of hiking trails .

Quiet camping. The water pump was great, however it is a walk for some of the campsites on the edge. Bathrooms were super clean and smelled of orange peels. Some sites had too many boulders that made it difficult to navigate sometimes.

A nice campground, if you want to mount bike or off road.

Fantastic water from the pump amd great access point for trails that go all over.

I love this place, me and my family go camping here every year for the anual fishing derby the views are buetiful the lake is close and there is a ton of room for the kids to go explore. I've been going to this campsite for around 10 years and have never seen a bear or heard stories about them going into the camps. There's also alot of cool secrets if you look around the area enough. If you go to the far side of the camp you'll find a secret little streem that leads to a small pond perfect for a quiet quick dip. There's also a mine entrance behind the campsite with the horse area. It's been blocked off with bars but it is possible to get in.

I really love this place but it's already booked out 3 months normally. Its cooler temps than downieville and is close to the main shuttle drop off. Camp sites are close so be a good neighbor.

Good camping l, clean pit toilets, and well water. the federal lands annual pass will get you half-price camping here.

Lots of campsites, not too close together with Packer Lake 3/4 mile away. $21 a nite! Pit Toilet, extra parking and a corral.