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About Lakes Basin
Number of accommodations: 11
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Pet Friendly
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (61)
What Guests Are Saying
Lakes Basin is a beautiful and well-maintained campground, featuring clean facilities and ample hiking trails. The friendly campground hosts, John and Sugie, are highly praised for their attentiveness and helpfulness, enhancing the overall experience. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings, making it a hidden gem worth returning to.
What Guests Are Saying
Lakes Basin is a beautiful and well-maintained campground, featuring clean facilities and ample hiking trails. The friendly campground hosts, John and Sugie, are highly praised for their attentiveness and helpfulness, enhancing the overall experience. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and stunning natural surroundings, making it a hidden gem worth returning to.
Review Summary
Erin O
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: FAM
love this place and the people who visit it and take care of it.
Ed P
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: FAM
A lovely area that is probably underused! Campsites are well placed, gobs of trails. Facilities in good shape.
Nancy R
VerifiedDecember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: FAM
A hidden gem! Beautiful campground that is tucked away and quiet. The camp hosts, John and Sugie add to the magic. It’s immaculately, and might I add, lovingly maintained. I can’t wait to go back!
J H
VerifiedAugust 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: FAM
Quiet, peaceful campground with so many wonderful hiking options straight from the campground. The highway is nearby but you don't hear a lot of highway noise because there are not a ton of cars. Stunning natural beauty all around!
Patrick D
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: FAM
Very nice hosts
Amy K
VerifiedAugust 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 6A6B, Loop: MULT
As always, our stay at Lakes Basin was fabulous! The campground is always well maintained. The hosts are beyond delightful (and so knowledgeable). And, you just can’t beat the pond!
Cheryl G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: FAM
Campground was very clean, bathrooms were maintained, beautiful area
Moira M
VerifiedJuly 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: FAM
The site and outhouse were immaculate. Kudos and thanks to the host for all the hard work!
Kate G
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: FAM
I have loved this campground for years and it’s still awesome. A big shout out to the campground hosts-they’re so pleasant and keep the campground so tidy. They even rake each site before the next guest appears! Thanks for being awesome!
Kate G
VerifiedJuly 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: FAM
In my humble opinion, this campground and the access to hiking and lakes is one of the best in CA. Then there’s the bonus of having great campground hosts! Two thumbs up!
Location Lakes Basin
Address:
Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District
Blairsden, CA, 96103
United States
In Graeagle, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 89 and Forest Rt. 24 (Gold Lakes directional sign), turn onto Rt. 24 and go 6.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right onto the single-lane road and proceed 0.3 miles. The campground will be on the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 39.6667 / -120.658
Elevation: 2053 feet
Policies & Rules
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About half the sites are available on first come first serve |
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Generally, campsites will accommodate 2 vehicles. The first vehicle is included in the site fee, the second vehicle fee will be collected onsite at the daily rate posted on the fee sign. |
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Caution: bears, raccoons, etc. frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers |
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No RVs on sites 10, 13, 22 and site 1 (group site) Also, only one vehicle allowed in sites 10 and 22. |
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Water spigots are shared between sites. |
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Walk-in sites available year round (weather permitting). |
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After mid-September there is dry camping only. |
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Click here for more information on the Plumas National Forest |
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Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by using only local firewood. This wood is available for purchase from the camp host, or collecting in the national forest. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. |
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Behaved pets are welcome. Dogs in the campground must be on leash. |
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Off road vehicles are not allowed on any campground road. |
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Firewood Bundles are available for purchase from a Campground Host. |
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Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon |
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Campground Map |
