Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234536
When Berger reopens
Berger's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
2
Openings · last 90 days
2
Only 2 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026 · of 9 monitored sites
Of the 252 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026): 157 open for online reservation · 39 reserved · 56 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 9 monitored sites, 8 can be reserved online and 1 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
37.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 157 of 252 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 15, 2026Not open online37.7%
Open site-nights157 / 252
Reserved (of online inventory)39 / 196
Weekday openings111
Weekend openings46
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 111 fall on weekdays and 46 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 105 of 135 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 8 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 02 | 22 |
| 03 | 22 |
| 06 | 22 |
| 08 | 22 |
| 09 | 22 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
157 open site-nights across 8 sites at Berger, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 19 2-night, 16 3-night, 8 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 06.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 50 ft. 7 sites take 25 ft, 3 sites take 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 8 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 35 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 03 | 32 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 06 | 25 ft | None | 22 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 08 | 50 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 09 | 34 ft | None | 22 | 19 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +10 more |
| 04 | 38 ft | None | 19 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +7 more |
| 07 | 25 ft | None | 18 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +6 more |
| 05 | 18 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 |
About Berger
Overview
Berger Campground is located in the Packer Lake area near Packer Creek and the Sierra Buttes, north of the Yuba River. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, equestrian use, hunting, fishing, canoeing and OHV use. This campground is operated and maintained by Forest Service staff.
Recreation
A large network of trails is available in the Packer Lake area, including the Pacific Crest Trail, which is just a short trip from the campground. Many lakes in the area, including Packer Lake and Lower Sardine Lake, offer stocked rainbow and brook trout fishing, in addition to canoeing. During the late spring months, visitors looking for a more extreme adventure might want to try whitewater rafting on the North Yuba River.
Facilities
The campground offers single-family tent sites on two loops. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is not provided.
Natural Features
The campground is located at an elevation of 5,900 feet, near the banks of Packer Creek and just a short distance from Packer Lake. The campground is located within stands of lodgepole pine, cedar and fir trees. Packer Lake is a remote six-acre body of water tucked at the foot of the Sierra Buttes in Tahoe National Forest.
Nearby Attractions
The Lakes Basin offers boating, fishing and hiking. Over 30 miles of maintained trails branch out across the area. Many of the trails are also open to biking and horseback riding. On the water, visitors enjoy boating, canoeing and fishing. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes throughout the basin. A boat ramp is located at Gold Lake.
9 monitored sites1 FCFS siteRVs up to 50 ftNo hookups8 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
From Sierraville, drive 18 miles south on Highway 49, turn right at Bassett, and drive approximately 1.5 miles to the Sardine Lake turnoff. Turn right at the Packer Lake turnoff (Forest Road 93) and continue to the campground. From Downieville, head north (east) on Highway 49 for about 18 miles, turn left at Bassett, and drive approximately 1.5 miles to the Sardine Lake turnoff. Turn right at the Packer Lake turnoff (Forest Road 93) and continue to the campground.
Yuba River Ranger Station, Camptonville, CA 95922(530)478-6253
BikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingClimbingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingKayakingMountain BikingMountain ClimbingMushroom PickingNon-Motorized BoatingOff Highway Vehicle TrailsOff Road Vehicle TrailsPicnickingRaftingScenic DriveStar GazingSwimmingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234536 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Berger?
Reservations for Berger are made through Recreation.gov. 157 of 252 tracked site-nights are currently open (62.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 2 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Berger?
Campsite Sniper detected 2 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Berger?
16 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 06. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Berger fit a 35-foot RV?
3 of the 8 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 50 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Berger?
October 2026, with 105 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 135.
When is the next open date at Berger?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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