Carr Lake Campground
Carr Lake Campground is a hike in (short hike) campground on a beautiful lake. There are eleven campsites, operated by PG&E. Easy access to many alpine lakes in the Grouse Lakes Area. Easy day hikes. Rough road for last 3 miles.
General Information
Number of sites: 11
Water: lake water source - purify before drinking
Operated By: PG&E
Elevation: 6663
Pack-in/pack-out (no garbage receptacles)
No boat launching facility
May 27 - October 15
Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
10 MPH speed limit for boats
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $15 per night
$15.00 per site
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 39.402191
Longitude: -120.643034
Directions
From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 headed east toward Truckee for approximately 20 miles. Make a left on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Stay on that road (windy, with tight corners and narrow spots, but paved) for approximately 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17, an unimproved dirt road (not recommended for low vehicles). Stay to the right for 3 miles, until reaching the parking area.
From I-80: Take Hwy 20 exit and follow Hwy 20 headed west for approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Stay on that road (windy, with tight corners and narrow spots, but paved) for approximately 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17, an unimproved dirt road (not recommended for low vehicles). Stay to the right for 3 miles, until reaching the parking area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
