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

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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%
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4
16.4%
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9.8%
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6

Indira Z

Verified

December 17, 2019 Stayed at: 6A6B, Loop: MULT

4

Great location for hiking with your leashed dog. We went over July 4th weekend, so it was busier than normal, but not out of control. Spectacular hikes in the area. Cold lake water, too cold to swim for long. Our large campground had one male and one female pit toilet located a loooooong long long walk from our site. It was literally at one end of the campground and about an 8 minute DRIVE from where our tent was. So bring your own makeshift toilet to avoid impacting the campground in your area.

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

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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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