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Recreation Region: Beckwourth Ranger District

Gold Lake Campground

Gold Lake Campground is located along the shores of Gold Lake at an elevation of 6,400 feet. There are 37 campsites available. 

The road leading north of the boat launch facility is narrow and rough and may not be suited to your vehicle. Vault toilets are available and from May to October portable toilets are installed. Trash collection is available from May to October. No water is available.

General Information

Operated by Royal Elk Property Management from May 23, through October 12, 2025

  • 14 day limit
  • 6 people per site
  • 2 vehicles per site
  • OHV use prohibited in campground
  • Be Bear Aware

https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears

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Address: 23 Mohawk Highway Blairsden, CA 96103
Phone: 530-836-2575
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Closed Midday for Lunch (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.95942688

Longitude: -121.1329193

Elevation

6,400 ft

Directions

Take Highway 89 southeast from Graeagle, California for two miles. Proceed south on Gold Lake Highway for 7 miles to Gold Lake.

 

Facility and Amenity Information

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Wood tables & food lockers

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated March 25, 2026