Gold Lake Campground is in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area of the Plumas National Forest, 10 miles southwest of Graeagle. Visitors to the lake enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, mountain biking, horseback riding, swimming, and windsurfing. Trails connect Gold Lake to many of the other nearby lakes.
Gold Lake Campground has 37 campsites. Unlike most other campgrounds in the area, Gold Lake Campground has no reservations. All sites are first come, first served. The campground has no potable water. Despite its lack of water, the campground's pleasant layout and close proximity to the lake make it a popular destination.
| Gold Lake Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Gold Lake Campground Location: | Along Gold Lake highway, 8 miles north of Bassetts on Hwy. 49, 10 miles southwest of Graeagle on Hwy. 89 |
| Elevation: | 6,430 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | Truckee - 50 miles, 1:05 Sacramento - 131 miles, 2:31 |
| Number of Sites: | 37 |
| Camping Season: | Open late April through October, depending on weather
During winter season (mid-October - June) trash collection is stopped and fees are not collected. |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Outdoors in Plumas for the Plumas National Forest |
| Beckwourth Ranger District: | (530) 836-2575 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | Reservations are now available for Gold Lake Campground, up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | None designated, cccessible toilet building near site #6 |
| Fees: | $25 per night. |
| Reservations: | Gold Lake Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Gold Lake Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, no potable water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Gold Lake Campground: | Gold Lake Lodge with cabin rentals and restaurant, trail rides with Gold Lake Stables. Sardine Lake for boating and fishing (no swimming); Sardine Lake Resort for boat rentals and lakeside dining; Round Lake Loop Trail, trail to Big Bear Lake, Pacific Crest Trail, swim at Sand Pond, hike Sand Pond Interpretive Trail, Sierra Buttes, Lakes Basin
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Check carefully on the reservation site (if available) when you make your reservation to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Gold Lake Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, uncrowded Plumas National Forest is filled with many interesting places to visit and things to do. Those camped at Gold Lake Campground are within easy driving distance of many of these attractions.
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