Lakes Basin Campground
Lakes Basin Campground is in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area of the Plumas National Forest, 12 miles southeast of Graeagle. Visitors to the lake enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, mountain biking, horseback riding, swimming, and windsurfing. Lakes Basin Campground is located near tiny Grass Lake, a short distance off the Gold Lake Highway and a mile by trail west of Long Lake. Gold Lake (shown above) is 2 miles to the south. Trails connect many of the lakes to one another.
Lakes Basin Campground has 23 single campsites and one double site spread through a forest of fir and aspens. Large granite boulders dot the area. The campground includes a Group Campsite. Most sites will accommodate RVs, trailers and tents. However, no RVs are allowed at the group site or at tent-only sites 10, 13, and 22. Sites 10 and 22 can only have 1 vehicle. Some sites are first-come, first served, but most may be reserved. After mid-September dry camping is allowed and no camping fee is collected.
Lakes Basin Group Campsite
The group campsite at Lakes Basin Campground is designated for up to 25 people and 8 vehicles. It is a tent-only site and RVs or trailers are not allowed because of limited access roads. The site and its facilities are wheelchair accessible. Check-in and check-out time is 2:00 PM. The site has fire rings and grills, piped water, picnic tables, and accessible vault toilets. Reservations can be made from 4 days up to 12 months in advance of arrival date.
Fee: $80
Reservations: Lakes Basin Group Campsite Reservations
General Camping Information
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.
Accessible Sites
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
