OutReserve

Lakes Basin

Plumas National Forest
Nighttime reading, Plumas National Forest

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Lakes Basin

Lakes Basin Campground (6,445 feet) is situated in the ruins of an old lodge, Lakes Center Lodge, built in 1912 and removed in the late 1970's. Some of the old stonework still exists, including steps leading into a deep pool of Gray Eagle Creek. This campground is within easy reach of many trailheads. The campground also offers a tent only group campsite by reservation only. 

Number of accommodations: 11

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently closed - Opens on Jun 12

Sites & Availability

11 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: LAKE
25 guests · Pet Friendly
$80.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: FAM
No Hookups
$67.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: FAM
No Hookups
$67.00
/ per night
010, Loop: FAM
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
013, Loop: FAM
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: FAM
No Hookups
$67.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: FAM
No Hookups
$67.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: FAM
No Hookups
$67.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: FAM
No Hookups
$67.00
/ per night
022, Loop: FAM
8 guests · Pet Friendly
$36.00
/ per night
🚐 6A6B, Loop: MULT
No Hookups
$67.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.2
61 reviews
5
62.3%
38
4
16.4%
10
3
9.8%
6
2
1.6%
1
1
9.8%
6

Nancy B

Verified

July 1, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: FAM

5

Beautiful campground with excellent, friendly campground hosts. Campsites are clean and vault toilets always clean and resupplied. We come every year

Catherine F

Verified

June 29, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: FAM

5

Camp hosts were great very friendly and helpful

Angela D

Verified

September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: FAM

5

Clean and well organized camp ground close to hiking trails - Nice swimming hole.

Nancy P

Verified

September 12, 2024 Stayed at: 010, Loop: FAM

4

The camp ground hosts are excellent, amazing and fantastic. My battery was dead, John had charged-up booster cables and helped me get going two mornings by coming over and giving me a jump. They are very conscientious and rake the sites like a Zen garden.
Great place.

Karen W

Verified

September 2, 2024 Stayed at: 021, Loop: FAM

5

The campground was in great shape and the campground hosts were very friendly and helpful.

Robin L

Verified

September 2, 2024 Stayed at: 022, Loop: FAM

5

The camp hosts were great! The campsite was raked and they had gathered wood from downed trees and left kindling and a few rounds for us❤️

Graham C

Verified

August 28, 2024 Stayed at: 018, Loop: FAM

5

NA

Paul S

Verified

August 25, 2024 Stayed at: 001, Loop: LAKE

5

Joan Z

Verified

July 24, 2024 Stayed at: 020, Loop: FAM

4

I am a seasoned camper of 60 years. I wanted to appreciate and acknowledge the camp hosts. The campground was immaculate (even raked!) as were the bathrooms. The campground host was very helpful and allowed me to change sites due to a neighbor who was playing music (really...in a campground?). So, exceptional hosts!

Marylee G

Verified

July 11, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: FAM

5

The camp hosts were wonderful! I’ve been camping for 50 years and this couple are in the top three best ever!!

Location Lakes Basin

Address:
Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District
Blairsden, CA, 96103
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 39.6667 / -120.658

Elevation: 2053 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

About half the sites are available on first come first serve

General

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.

General

Caution: bears, raccoons, etc. frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers

General

No RVs on sites 10, 13, 22 and site 1 (group site) Also, only one vehicle allowed in sites 10 and 22.

General

Water spigots are shared between sites.

General

Walk-in sites available year round (weather permitting).

General

After mid-September there is dry camping only.

General

Click here for more information on the Plumas National Forest

General

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.

General

Behaved pets are welcome. Dogs in the campground must be on leash.

General

Off road vehicles are not allowed on any campground road.

General

Firewood Bundles are available for purchase from a Campground Host.

General

Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon

General

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