Upper Blue Lake Dam Site Campground
Upper Blue Lake Dam Site Campground is along the shore of the southern end of Upper Blue Lake, near the boat launch ramp and the dam. Its companion, Dam Site Expansion Campground, is across the road, providing additional campsites among the trees a little farther back from the lake.
Blue Lakes are owned by the Pacific Gas & Electric Company, which oversees the campgrounds. Blue Lakes Road leaves Highway 88 in the Hope Valley on the east side of Carson Pass. A 12 mile drive leads to the cluster of lakes which includes Upper and Lower Blue Lakes as well as Twin Lakes, Meadow Lake, and a number of other smaller lakes. Unimproved boat ramps are found at both of the Blue Lakes.
Upper Blue Lake Dam Site Campground's 10 sites and the Expansion Campground's 16 sites can all accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The camps are among the trees, well shaded and nicely separated. Most of those in the main campground are lakefront. Reservations can be made online as late as 3 days prior to arrival. A 2-night stay is required for those making reservations. Some sites are kept available for first-come, first-served visitors.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Campground Reservation Information for 2023
PG&E has updated its reservations dates for 2023:
April 10, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for camping dates one week or longer.
April 17, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for stays less than one week.
Many PG&E campgrounds (except group campgrounds), including those with reservations available, also have some first-come, first-serve sites.
