Lodgepole Campground is at Lake Valley Reservoir off Interstate 80, on the west side of Donner Summit. Anglers have good luck trolling in the 300-acre lake where a 10 MPH speed limit prevents water skiing an jet skis. Stand-up paddleboards and kayaks are popular on the lake's quiet waters. The lake is surrounded by mature conifers. The campground is 2.7 miles off I-80 at Yuba Gap. A boat launch ramp is situated about 2 miles from the campgrund on the north side of the lake at Silvertip day-use area ($5 to park, $10 for launching). Both the lake and Lodgepole Campground are owned by the Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation (PG&E).
Lodgepole Campground is set among the trees about a quarter mile from the lake. The campground offers 35 campsites for tents and for small RVs and trailers up to 30 feet.
Pacific Gas & Electric Company Campground Reservation Information Changes for 2024 TBA
PG&E has changed its reservations dates:
April 18, 2022, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for camping dates one week or longer.
April 25, 2022, 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.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Accessible Sites
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