About Packer Lake - Picnic Site
Located three miles west off the Gold Lake Highway on the Packer Lake Road.
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Packer Lake - Picnic Site
Downieville, California · Sierra County · Facility
Located three miles west off the Gold Lake Highway on the Packer Lake Road.
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39.62335, -120.65298
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Weather at Packer Lake - Picnic Site
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Clear
79°/59°
🌬 13mph
↑ 5:54 AM ↓ 8:23 PM
Fri
Overcast
80°/62°
🌬 14mph
↑ 5:55 AM ↓ 8:23 PM
Sat
Overcast
81°/52°
🌬 13mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 8:22 PM
Sun
Clear
81°/51°
🌬 12mph
↑ 5:56 AM ↓ 8:21 PM
Mon
Clear
82°/50°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:57 AM ↓ 8:20 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Packer Lake - Picnic Site
Heading to Packer Lake - Picnic Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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