Packer Lake Kayaking

The Lakes Basin Recreational Area is one of Northern California’s premier paddling spots. If you yearn for a weekend getaway, at a pristine mountain lake located in a wilderness setting, and you enjoy paddling a series of tiny lakes, then this area is the ideal retreat for you. Packer Lake is located north of Lake Tahoe and Truckee, and the only way to get there is on Highway 49 to Golds Lake Road.

After a leisurely paddle, there is an abundance of hiking, bicycling and horseback riding trails that offer exquisite views. While hiking or paddling, you may be fortunate enough to sight a hawk plunging toward the water surface to hook a fish.

Horseback riding rentals are located on the shores of Gold Lake, at Reid Horse and Cattle Co. They have hourly and overnight trips available.

Fishing for trout from a kayak or canoe on the serene waters of Packer Lake is just one of the many splendors to be enjoyed at this scenic haven. The Department of Fish and Game plants Lower Salmon Lake, Lower Sardine Lake, and Packer Lake with 1,000 pounds of rainbow trout and 7,000 pounds of brook trout yearly.

Eastern brook trout can also be caught at Packer Lake. Terrain: Packer Lake is located in the Tahoe National Forest at 6218’ feet elevation. This pint-size lake is void of powerboat congestion. The quiet atmosphere provides for a tranquil paddle amid the dense conifer forest and majestic mountains.

Map of Packer Lake

  
 
 
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