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Pet Friendly
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Average nightly rates11 total sites
RV Sites
7 sites
Tent Sites
4 sites
About Lakes Basin
Number of accommodations: 11
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (74)
What Guests Are Saying
Lakes Basin Campground is exceptionally well-maintained, with friendly and knowledgeable hosts who enhance the experience. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities and beautiful natural surroundings, including accessible hiking trails and swimming options. Many campers have returned for decades, praising the inviting atmosphere and the dedication of the camp hosts, particularly John and Sugie.
What Guests Are Saying
Lakes Basin Campground is exceptionally well-maintained, with friendly and knowledgeable hosts who enhance the experience. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities and beautiful natural surroundings, including accessible hiking trails and swimming options. Many campers have returned for decades, praising the inviting atmosphere and the dedication of the camp hosts, particularly John and Sugie.
Review Summary
Susan C
VerifiedAugust 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: FAM
The camp hosts were outstanding! They should be training all other hosts. The sites are clean, restrooms clean, hosts look professional and wear uniforms, and they are very familiar with the area, providing guests with helpful information!
Mark F
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: FAM
We have been going to this campground for almost 40 years. We make it a point to get back here at least one time each summer. It was better than ever this summer, thanks to an awesome campground host duo. John and Sugie both have a month history in the Lakes Basin area and therefor have an amazing commitment to keeping the place beautiful and respectful. There's been some not so great camp hosts and concessionaires in other seasons. This year was the best.
michael h
VerifiedAugust 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: GROUP
Lakes Basin is wonderful. Great hikes, with several beautiful accessible lakes, wildflowers and nearby waterfalls. A positive shout out to our camp hosts! Their hospitality was so welcoming. Needless to say, our campsite was clean and well-maintained.
Nancy B
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: FAM
The campground hosts are excellent and friendly. Campsites and toilets are really clean. The campground is a great location for hiking, the swimming hole is really fun, and the people are friendly. In the area, you can't do better than Lakes Basin Campground!
Penny S
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: FAM
The lovely, quiet Lakes Basin campground is meticulously maintained by the Barkers, the camp hosts. They suggested the location of many of the wildflowers that were blooming You can hike to a number of nearby lakes or cool off in the swimming hole. Highly recommended!
Marian C
VerifiedAugust 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: FAM
Lakes Basin is very well maintained with helpful friendly hosts and a lovely setting next to the creek. It’s generally quiet with most folks there to enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.
John B
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: FAM
A great area for hiking and swimming. Very nice and well behaved campers.
Kate G
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: FAM
The hosts are amazing! The hikes are gorgeous! The water, perfection!
Ramona B
VerifiedJuly 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: FAM
Such a beautiful spot! The camp host do a wonderful job, keeping all of the sites clean and clear between gas. The bathrooms are also always very clean and well stocked.
This campsite has great access to all the hiking trails and lakes in the area. One of our favorites!
Michelle B
VerifiedJuly 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: FAM
The camp host was amazing, she was so kind and warm. I’ve camped ALOT and she was the nicest person. My stay was fantastic!!!
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.
Elevation: 2053 feet
14 mi drive to downtown Blairsden (about 24 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- About half the sites are available on first come first serve
- 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.
- Caution: bears, raccoons, etc. frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
- No RVs on sites 10, 13, 22 and site 1 (group site) Also, only one vehicle allowed in sites 10 and 22.
- Water spigots are shared between sites.
- Walk-in sites available year round (weather permitting).
- After mid-September there is dry camping only.
- Click here for more information on the Plumas National Forest
- 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.
- Behaved pets are welcome. Dogs in the campground must be on leash.
- Off road vehicles are not allowed on any campground road.
- Firewood Bundles are available for purchase from a Campground Host.
- Campground Map
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Last updated: September 4, 2026
