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About Lightning Tree
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Parking
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Fire Pit
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (64)
What Guests Are Saying
Lightning Tree is praised for its clean and spacious campsites, beautiful views, and friendly camp hosts, particularly Steven, who is noted for his helpfulness. The campground offers a peaceful environment ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities, including kayaking and birdwatching. However, some guests mentioned issues with noise from other campers and high pricing compared to other campgrounds, along with minor maintenance concerns regarding picnic tables and trash around the site.
What Guests Are Saying
Lightning Tree is praised for its clean and spacious campsites, beautiful views, and friendly camp hosts, particularly Steven, who is noted for his helpfulness. The campground offers a peaceful environment ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities, including kayaking and birdwatching. However, some guests mentioned issues with noise from other campers and high pricing compared to other campgrounds, along with minor maintenance concerns regarding picnic tables and trash around the site.
Review Summary
Stephanie S
September 7, 2026
I absolutely loved this campsite. It was a 15 minute walk to the water straight from the site. The restrooms were impeccably clean. The camp host was the best I’ve ever had, friendly, helpful and kept the entire campground spotless. We heard coyotes almost every night but they just passed by since everyone kept their sites free of food waste. I’ll stay here again any chance I get.
Stephanie S
September 7, 2026
I kept renewing my site since I loved it so much. I had a chance to stay on a friends property for free but I stayed here since it was so beautiful. I had a view of the lake from my site.
Shawn C
August 19, 2026
We had difficulty with paying online. David the camp manager came through for us. The camp site was very nice and clean.
Kim J
August 7, 2026
The campsite was clean and the firepit had been emptied which is a rarity now.
Matthew H
August 4, 2026
Spacious campsites. Fun for all! Great places for the dogs to run and play just outside the campgrounds. Amazing views on the lake while kayaking. A ton of bird species to be seen. Eagles, pelicans and many, many more! Relaxing and quiet thanks to the awesome campground host. Campground rules definitely enforced which made our stay much more pleasant. Campsites are in the thick of the trees with the lake close by. We decided to try something new and will absolutely be returning to Lake Davis and one of the several campgrounds. Great fun and relaxation for all!
Kathy F
VerifiedJuly 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: AREA LIGHTNING TREE
Great Staff and very peaceful
amber b
VerifiedJuly 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: AREA LIGHTNING TREE
Beautiful campground. It was clean and peaceful.
Kim J
July 17, 2026
The site was clean and well prepared. While we were there we observed the camphosts cleaning other sites as well as emptying the firepits. This is something we have not seen since Ron and Pat were the hosts a number of years ago. We were very happy to see this.
Andrew M
VerifiedJuly 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: AREA LIGHTNING TREE
Restrooms are very clean as well as the campgrounds
David H
VerifiedJuly 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: AREA LIGHTNING TREE
The trees and view of the lake made the camping nice.
Location & Directions for Lightning Tree
Plumas National Forest Beckwourth Ranger District, Blairsden, CA 96103 United States
Elevation: 1,766 ft
Getting There
From Reno, travel north on Highway 395 to Highway 70 and turn west to Portola. From Portola, take County Road 126 north for 7 mi, then County Road 112 to the east side of Lake Davis. Continue approximately 5 mi to the campground, which is on the l...
From Reno, travel north on Highway 395 to Highway 70 and turn west to Portola. From Portola, take County Road 126 north for 7 mi, then County Road 112 to the east side of Lake Davis. Continue approximately 5 mi to the campground, which is on the left.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
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.
- Some sites are available on a first-come, first serve basis.
- Bears frequent the area; practice safe food storage techniques. Bear resistant lockers are not provided. Click here for more information.
- Frequent strong winds can cause the lake to become very hazardous for small craft.
- Water skiing and jet skiing are not permitted on the lake.
- Click here for more information on the Plumas National Forest.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Of road vehicles are not allowed on any campground roads.
- Campground Map
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