Sardine Lake Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Sardine Lake Campground is located in the Yuba River Ranger District, Tahoe National Forest (1 hr 24 min west of Reno, NV) with an elevation of 5,735 feet. There are a total of 26 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 42 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $24.00 to $48.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.0 out of 5

5 star		48%
4 star		21%
3 star		13%
2 star		9%
1 star		6%

@Sebastian76209 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #22

Incredible campground

@haleyc64303B05 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #17

No host!!People were fighting about stolen sites and there was no host there to help. Anyone could come and take another site and there wasnt anything anyone could do.We witnessed this happen 3 times!We ended up sharing our site with someone whose site was taken. This is usually our favorite campground but our experience here this summer was disappointing.

@DavidC2858387 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #19

Loved the campground and the lakes. The biggest problem was the pit toilet ran out of toilet paper by Wednesday morning and still had not been replenished by Thursday afternoon. Is this a result of short staffing?

@LawrenceD23D75 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #24

We went from Monday through Thursday with no toilet paper in the restrooms closest to the entrance. All 3 restrooms were finally stocked on Friday. None of the restrooms were cleaned on Friday. Our campsite was in excellent condition.

@MariaGB6416161 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #3

Some family stole my campsite , no camp host anywhere, really loud at night pass 11 oclock , beautiful lake but be aware that people takes the campsites that are not theirs and there is nothing you can do about it

@JohnG7676070 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #14

One of our favorite places to camp. Swimming at sand pond, beautiful hikes in every direction. Four-wheel-drive trails to remote lakes. And the best part is, they finally upgraded their bathrooms at the campsite this year.

@NicoleM8F1BA5E · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #6

Amazing campsite for families

@JackA1060667 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #19

Beautiful area and close proximity to nearby lakes including Sardine Lakes. Site #19 had nice amenities but was stacked with neighboring sites. The picnic table area was very near the tent spot for next door.

@PeterR5227973 · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #25

Sardine Lake and Lakes Basin, the hidden treasure of the Sierras! Thank you Recreation.gov for your excellent stewardship and easy/friendly workers and website. Top notch and simply a beacon on one of the most beautiful places on the planet.

@ChrisB5203459 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #14

Great place!! Had a bear in camp the first night but we had things put away. Neighbors werent so lucky! Also had a rattlesnake in camp for three days! A big one. We were worried about the dogs the whole time!

@CraigT6840946 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #5

Nice clean sites. Staff there daily, but no one on site?? Also two trees cut down at our site with debris just left there on site. Next time please clean up the work!

@HeatherM776338 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #1

Great camping spot for families!

@BrittanyK68397 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #22

Campground is nice and well-maintained. The bathrooms were exceptionally clean. Campground was quiet after 10pm. Lots to do in the surrounding area. Would camp here again.

@BryanL9306416 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #22

Beautiful location, very close to some great hikes.

@SarahK3888645 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #5

Great campsite, clean bathrooms

@JennyC6228980 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #26

Just a walk through the woods and your on the lake with the glorious mountains behind it. Toilets' are vault, but were cleaned daily.

@UllaR79122703B · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #23

Lovely spot this site has sweet views of the Sierra Buttes.

@JohnS6889697 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #22

A lot of downed trees that haven't been cleaned up. New outhouse is nice. No camp host.

@MaryA8824979 · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #25

Love the new toilets. Campground was clean, no loud campers, restaurant had excellent food and great service.

@BrianL8268206 · Camped on Jun 7, 2025 at Campsite #12

Camp host never arrived, no potable water, site was given to a different person. Requested a refund via credit card company. Wasn't able to stay at the campsite we reserved.

@NanR6CCD425F7A · Camped on Sep 14, 2024 at Campsite #5

At times, I could smell the toilets. This particular space was close/convenient to the trail to Sand Pond as well as the resort. It doesn't have many trees.

@geraldkB232E32 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #17

Has been on our to do list for some time. It's very nice there, and well run.

@LeilaMEE3570AE · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #10

Beautiful area; crowded and loud campground, even on a weekday.

@IanM4779126 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #23

The location is fantastic, but the campground itself has gone downhill in past years. The pit toilets need attention and many of the sites are I level if you have an RV.

@NorbertC692EF0 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #13

Reserving a camp site was somewhat confusing. Specifically, the very first day of availability for the six month window that one could apply was already reserved. The camp host at Sardine campground did a good job of keeping facilities clean and stocked with Toilet Paper etc.

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