Sardine Lake
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About Sardine Lake
Sardine Lake is a national park campground at Tahoe National Forest in Sierra County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Sardine Lake is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 42 ft. Campers rate it 4.1/5 across 78 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Tahoe National Forest include Salmon Creek, Diablo, Berger, Packsaddle and Sierra.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 50 · 2024: 89 · 2025: 48
Location
Address
Camptonville, California
Coordinates
39.6197, -120.6172
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 350 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Salmon Creek
Tahoe National Forest
Diablo
Tahoe National Forest
Berger
Tahoe National Forest
Packsaddle
Tahoe National Forest
Sierra
Tahoe National Forest
Wild Plum
Tahoe National Forest
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Sardine Lake FAQ
How far in advance should I book Sardine Lake?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Sardine Lake?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Sardine Lake. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Sardine Lake right now?
Sardine Lake is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Sardine Lake located?
Sardine Lake is located in Tahoe National Forest, near Camptonville, California.
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