Sardine Lake Resort - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

have never stayed in the rooms but love the spot!

Cabins and the place was shutting down today 10/18/23 my son and I happened to drive by for our first time.

Great place to camp or reserve a cabin. The views are spectacular and there are plenty of activities, like hiking, fishing and swimming. Go there every year. Some of the family camps and the others stay in cabins.

My wife and I have been going to sardine lake resort for many years. We have dined at the lodge over those years but never stayed in the cabins. The lodge is nestled on lower sardine lake looking straight up at Sierra buttes, one of the most stunning views you can hope to see. This accompanied by exquisite dining makes for an outstanding special; it was our 29th anniversary. The camping at sardine lake campground and others is great and convenient. I highly recommend sardine lake resort .

Wonderful place to hang out, staff are wonderful, lake is amazing.

I went for the day. Picnic lunch. The day was perfect .Not too hot nice breeze. Cabins look great. Looks like a fun place to camp.

This is a special place to visit. Beautiful mountain views, great hike, and an amazing restaurant and atmosphere..come early for your dinner reservation for cocktails at the boathouse

Great for hiking, camping, picnic, fishing or dinner at the lodge.

There is no more charming, old-school place than this joint. Heck, they have doilies!

Magical evening with friends at Sardine Lake Resort. Cocktails at the most scenic bar ever followed by a wonderful meal.

Second time we've dined here. In fact, we scheduled our trip to the area around our dinner reservation. As expected the food and atmosphere did not disappoint. The bison was amazing as was the duck.

In just stopped to check it out while here for work. Beautiful place. Cabins look really cool.

Loved the peaceful lake. Rented a row boat, needs repairs! But rowing around the small lake was a fun thing to do. Oars need repairs!!

Wonderful place, cabins, the lake and resort and Sierra Buttes.

Had dinner here. It is out in the sticks and hard to find.

very hard to get a reservation. heaven on earth. good luck!

Just beautiful! Love the cute cabins and quaint restaurant.

This is a unique place. We love it here.

Great little swimming hole. Great view of the rick cliffs.

Awesome gem in the Lost Sierra! Wonderful, quiet lake. Boat rentals are a breeze—and a good deal to boot! Wonderful for an afternoon on the lake!

Really neat place! Beautiful lake!! Boat rentals are a must to tour around the lake and/or fish. The beer was ice cold. Loved it

The restaurant is amazing. Make sure to make a reservation way ahead of time.

Absolutely beautiful place. Super romantic and relaxing place to visit!

Beautiful views of the Sierra Buttes, great dining experience and cocktail hour before, friendly and helpful staff.

It’s a beautiful place but it’s highly unlikely that you would ever get a cabin to stay and enjoy this place.

For almost 7 years, we would go to opening weekend dinner at Sardine Lake Resort with our friends. The food, service and atmosphere can't be beat. In 2018, we were engaged there and in 2021, we were married there. Getting married there wasn't our original plan since our 85 person guest list would be much too big for the space. But when our wedding was destroyed due to COVID and our venue being incredibly unprofessional, we were forced to figure out plan B. The silver lining of downsizing our guest list meant that we could hold our ceremony at Sardine Lake Resort. Thankfully, Lee stepped in and was so kind through the process of not only re-planning our wedding but in providing a friendly ear while we navigated our issues with the other venue. Our day could not have been more perfect. Our guests still comment on how unreal and beautiful the view was. In the end, I believe that everything worked out for the best. We are forever grateful to have celebrated our union by bringing our loved ones to a place that was already so special to us. We cannot wait to return for years to come as our family grows! (photos by Sabrina Allbee)

Been enjoying this resort for decades. We love it for its rustic feel and amazing views. The biggest change is the food. They have finally placed an exceptional chef in the kitchen and every bite of my flat iron steak was a dream. The caramelized onions lit up my mouth with every bite. Whether staying or just stopping by for dinner (Reservations Req!) It is worth every moment of your time.

Got drinks before, walked around the campsites. Super pretty views, the food was incredible. Wonderful service and eats.

Amazing food with the ultimate view.

Wonderful owners of this place. Beautiful location, great staff!!

Excellent food, beautiful setting off the lake.

Long time favorite. Food this time was the best ever. Flat iron steak & seafood special (shrimp, scallops & pasta). Everything cooked perfectly. Mud pie a hit. Touche Sardine Family - we so love the lake & cocktail shack hour!!

Top rated chief and food! Wonderful owners and staff. Most majestic location ❤️

We just came for visit. You can reserve a cabin, boat and restaurant reservations. Food is really good. You can also have a picnic by the lake. The lake is crystal clear. There's no swimming. If you just want to relax.This place is in the Northern Sierra Nevada mountains. A little hard to find. It's so beautiful.

Food is always good and boat house bar views of buttes are the best

Love this cute little resort. You must check out their floating dock bar out front! Opens at 5pm. One of the most incredible views you'll ever take in.

Nice little lake with good hiking in the area.

Its little known secret that its so gorgeous in the fall.

Great spot! At the base of sierra buttes is a small lake. They have a resort here.

This is heaven on earth! The Sierra Buttes are beautiful, Sardine Lake was pristine, and the Sand Pond was fun as usual 😀

One of the top high quality places in the whole area, great for camping and outdoor activities with family and or friends, fishing is always awesome and staff at the resort are friendly with positive attitude. The nature scenic views and trail of the upper lake is exquisite and once in a lifetime experience.

Perfect place for camping /kayaking and the most welcome resort crew

Serene Lake, good fgor kayaking, not crowded

Cocktails served in the boathouse at 5 overlooking the lake and the dramatic Sierra Buttes then at 6 the dinner bell rings! Amazing dinner, but make reservations a couple of months ahead, very limited seating. Rustic lodge setting . Gourmet food was delicious.

The peace that provoked passions i forgotten i had. 💘 Your Mother Earth

Great restaurant. I want to go back for fishing.

Beautiful place, lake is fishing only so don't expect to go swimming in the crystal clear water! Very scenic views, hotel very close so you never have to leave!

Probably a nice place...very busy and crowded

Beautiful place. Do not drive to upper level.

The ambiance and perfect getaway from the crowds can’t be beat. I camp at Sardine campground. Fish a little then have a delicious meal at the end of the day. I like the 8pm seating and cocktails at the boathouse at 5pm.

Didn't stay at the hotel we were fishing

Great view but the restaurant was closed....at 4:00pm???

We spent the day at Sardine Lake. We rented boats and fished and picniced. Love it there!

Had dinner at the restaurant and it was excellent. Food was a little expensive but it was excellent

Caught a couple of fish We dinner at the lodge, great food 👍

Overpriced but good food. Great view

A true gift of a lifetime ..... Amazing and magical 💖

Looks like a great place to unwind

Excellent place for hiking and kayaking.

VERY rustic cabins in one of the most scenic places I know. Restaurant serves wonderful food (dinner only, Wed-Sun). A plethora of hiking trails in the area. I love our annual trip to SLR.

Beautiful Lake beautiful scenery you got to go see it to believe it

Wonderful little place hidden in the sierra buttes area Golden Lakes open in the summer time too much snow in the winter forward to remain open. Overnight campsites available a lodge that offers food and a quaint little late to Swim 🏊‍♂️ in .

Beautiful, but you can't swim in the lower lake.

Spectacular views, good food and good service. Plan ahead, reservations can be hard to get.

We rented a boat. Absolutely beautiful lake, and the workers were friendly.

We have been going there my whole life. It's an amazing place.

was there for a friends wedding and the staff was extremely friendly!

Wonderful! Celebrated my birthday there and couldn't ask for a better place!

Awesome place, defenetly going back

Loved everything about this area. I was just up for a day trip and didn't stay overnight, but the whole area is great. Plenty of stuff to do near by in Graeagle as well. We went kayaking in Sardine Lake and swimming in Sand Pond. Plenty of hiking to do as well.

Oddly, there is no swimming allowed on this lake.

A great place for a day on the lake

Been going here for over 20 years, an it's just as beautiful as ever. Top notch scenery, hiking trails, swimming, fishing, and an excellent restaurant at the resort lodge. For real, go here and enjoy some real outdoors.

Sand pond is awesome and lower Sardine lake has good fishing in it too and has boat rentals

Quiet, no cell service, no light pollution

Good friends, great food, great service. No problem for a big group with reservations.

Have not stayed in cabin but have eaten at the restaurant and drinks at the bar on the water. Gorgeous setting, dining in early 1940's Lodge style, great food, nice staff.

This place is very special to me, and I feel so blessed to be able to visit each season. The scenery, the history of the region, the food, the cocktail hour, and the atmosphere are unmatched. It's an extremely beautiful place, the lodge is cozy and intimate, yet vibrantly social, and the staff strives for excellence, making you feel right at home. I cannot recommend SLR more. Don't forget to visit Poor George's before dinner! Nick is a wonderful host for your cocktail hour.

Delicious dinners, fun activities on the lake.

Outstanding service and the atmosphere can not be beat.

Awesome alpine resort and lodge especially if you like riffing it. Talents stayed there, just have eaten there, vivisred the bar for a cold beer after hiking and rented fishing boats for the lake. Workers are knowledgeable of the area, we have seen the inside of the cabins, but normally just use our trailer in the area. You need to make reservations well in advance. Opening weekend is normally Memorial Day weekend. They probably are already taking reservations for 2019.

Went fishing with friends and family

Sardine lake resort is a beautiful spot to visit, it is tucked away in the sierra foothills, there is amazing fishing and hiking in the area.

Two dinner seatings great food !

Come on! Its the Buttes. Nothing can ruin this place.

The view of the lake was absolutely breathtaking. The cabins looked rather roomy, with a wooden bed outside for those summer nights that you just can't resist staying inside. I would recommend this resort for anyone with a hankering for a week to remember.

Beautiful and peaceful lake. Just relax or rent a boat and fish.

Just look at the view ! Amazing place with unbelievable scenery.

The staff were very patient and friendly. They were busy, yet still had full attention on questions regarding boat rental and fish cleaning etc. Pretty popular little spot, and I totally see why.

Great view of the mountain. Very scenic

Started coming here in 1964, camping at Salmon Creek Campground and Sardine Lake Campground. The kids loved swimming in Sand Pond, just below the dam. Stopped yearly visits around 1985 when the kids were gone. I rented a cabin for the first time in 2012 and hope to return every year. I love the area, people and especially the nice people running the Resort.The scenery is out of this world, Just sitting on the deck of the cabin is enough for me to relax and play board games with a friend, All the trees, lake and blue skies. Nice hiking areas and a small jaunt to the store in Bassetts for an ice cream cone...

It's a beautiful and peaceful place.

Once the snow is melted the short drive is well worth the absolutely beautiful views. Only down side is there is no swimming in the lake

Great meal in an unlikely place. Make a Reservation.

Sardine lakes are great for hiking, fishing and enjoying the outdoors. You can rent a small boat or go kayaking. Swimming is great for the family and kids at Sand Pond.

This place can be anything, romantic getaway to family adventure. Loved the campground, camp host is a little angry... Bring a cooler and flotation for Sand Lake A MUST!

Beautiful lake and hiking in this area! Lots of history as well. Rangers are friendly and knowledgeable. Had a blast!

I've been coming here for 30 years plus always find a new place to to explore, fish, ride bikes and motorcycles.

Please don't come here. You'll hate the incredible scenery, the cool restaurant, the floating bar, the trout the jump in your lap, the legend of old dead "Sardine", the pond, the marsh, the boardwalk, the hiking, the majesty, the unspeakable beauty and wonder. Please don't come! ever.

My family's been coming here since the resort first opened. Beautiful mountains, awesome swimming, great hiking, close to town and Tom, Jan, and Chandler (who own and operate the resort) are absolutely wonderful. Great time to go is in August when it's not too hot and not too cold.