Campground
Packsaddle
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Campgrounds
About Packsaddle
Packsaddle Campground is surrounded by pine and fir trees with a view of the Sierra Buttes and alpine lakes. It is located 2.5 miles west of Gold Lake Highway on Packer Lake Road. There are 14 developed sites with piped water and vault toilets. Views of open meadows with wildflowers overlooking a ravine with mountains in the background. Views of granitic ridges and glacially serrated rock outcroppings. Campground has corrals and space for stock trailers.
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Packsaddle
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2:08 PM
Sunrise
7:50 PM
Solar Noon
1:32 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:44 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:56 AM
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Live11h 24m of daylight
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
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October — October conditions
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Nearby Trails
Packer Lake Picnic
easy · 0.64 mi · 11 ft gain
TAMARACK LAKE
easy · 0.91 mi · 479 ft gain
Tamarack Connection
hard · 7 mi · 1002 ft gain
Sierra Buttes
moderate · 3.25 mi · 1208 ft gain
Gold Valley Rim Trail
hard · 5.05 mi · 1071 ft gain
GOLD VALLEY RIM MC TRAIL
hard · 5.28 mi · 964 ft gain
Sardine Lake Overlook
easy · 0.4 mi · 73 ft gain
Pack Saddle Loop Trail
easy · 0.63 mi · 172 ft gain