Featured amenities
Pet Friendly
Available sites
11 total sites
RV Sites
Tent Sites
About Lakes Basin
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Rates, Sites & Availability
11 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
11 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Reviews (77)
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
Erin O
VerifiedOctober 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: FAM
Beautiful campground, well kept, kind people and rangers helpful
Marylee G
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: FAM
The camp hosts were wonderful! I’ve been camping for 50 years and this couple are in the top three best ever!!
Joan Z
VerifiedJuly 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: FAM
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!
Paul S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: GROUP
Paul S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: GROUP
Paul S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: GROUP
Paul S
VerifiedAugust 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: GROUP
Graham C
VerifiedAugust 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: FAM
NA
Robin L
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: FAM
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❤️
Karen W
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: FAM
The campground was in great shape and the campground hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Location & Directions for Lakes Basin
Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District, Blairsden, CA 96103 United States
Elevation: 2,053 ft
Getting There
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 mi to campground sign. Turn right onto the single-lane road and proceed 0.3 mi. The campground will be on the right.
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
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: October 19, 2026
Need help?
Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.
Replies within minutes
Explore Blairsden, CA
Elevation: 4,393 ft
From our Travel Guides
