Openings · last 7 days
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Campsite Sniper does not currently hold availability data for Sardine Lake. That is a gap in what Campsite Sniper tracks — it does not mean the facility is full, closed, or unavailable. Recreation.gov may well be showing open dates right now.
The site details and map below come from the public Recreation.gov record and are accurate. For current dates and to book, go to Recreation.gov.
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234539
When Sardine Lake reopens
Sardine Lake's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
3
Openings · last 90 days
74
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 26 of 74 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (35.1%), with Tuesday (12) and Monday (11) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 18:00 and 20:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 28 of 74 detected openings (37.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 6–21.8 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 021 | 9 | 12.2% |
| 018 | 9 | 12.2% |
| 023 | 7 | 9.5% |
| 002 | 7 | 9.5% |
| 025 | 6 | 8.1% |
Site 021 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 9. One free watch covers every site here.
About Sardine Lake
Overview
Sardine Lake Campground is located in the North Yuba River area, near the beautiful Sardine Lakes. Visitors enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities in the area, including hiking, hunting, fishing, canoeing and gold panning. This facility is operated and maintained by the Tahoe National Forest.
Recreation
Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes and Sand Pond. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals, lodging, and a restaurant. A large network of trails is available in the area, including Deer Lake and Tamarack Lakes Trails and the Pacific Crest Trail.
Facilities
The campground offers several single-family campsites and one double site. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, campfire ring, and a food storage locker. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Natural Features
The campground stretches along a wet meadow at the base of the scenic Sierra Buttes. A forest of lodgepole pine offers partial shade. Beautiful high mountain lakes and rugged peaks can be found throughout the surrounding area.
Nearby Attractions
Lakes Basin offers many opportunities for boating, fishing and hiking. Boating, fishing and swimming are available at nearby Sardine Lakes, less than a mile to the west. Sardine Lakes Resort offers boat rentals. Anglers will find rainbow and brook trout in many of the lakes, streams, and rivers throughout the basin. A more developed boat ramp is located at Gold Lake and accomodates launching of larger boats. Over 30 miles of maintained trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorcycle singletrack branch out across the area and the Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed at a few spots in the Lakes Basin area. The historic towns of Sierra City and Downieville offer historic and cultural attractions, restaurants, shops, churches, and vistor information.
26 monitored sites2 FCFS sitesRVs up to 48 ftNo hookups26 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Sierra City, travel north on Highway 49 for 5 miles. Turn left at Bassett Station on Gold Lake Highway and continue just over a mile to Packer Lake Road and turn left. Continue for about 1 mile and turn left into the campground. From Sierraville, travel south on Highway 49 for about 18 miles. Turn right at Bassett Station on Gold Lake Highway and continue just over a mile to Packer Lake Road and turn left. Continue for about 1 mile and turn left into the campground.
Yuba River Ranger Station, Nevada City, CA 95959(530)478-6253
BackpackingBoatingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingHotel/Lodge/Resort Privately OwnedHuntingMountain BikingNon-Motorized BoatingPhotographyScenic DriveSwimmingWater Activities
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02 · Field Photos · roll CS-234539 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-234539 · Sardine Lake · Nevada City CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Sardine Lake?
Online reservations for this facility, where offered, are made through Recreation.gov. Campsite Sniper has also detected 74 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 does not currently hold availability data for Sardine Lake, so there is nothing to date here. That is a gap in coverage — it does not mean the facility is full or closed. Check Recreation.gov for current dates.
How often do new openings appear at Sardine Lake?
Campsite Sniper detected 74 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.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Sardine Lake?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 26 of 74 (35.1%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Which sites at Sardine Lake fit a 35-foot RV?
9 of the 26 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 48 ft.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Sardine Lake?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 9 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 6-21.8 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
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