Gold Lake Campground is located along the shores of Gold Lake at an elevation of 6,400 feet. 11 of the 37 campsites are available for reservation. 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.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
As of May 21, 2021, Gold Lake Highway is open. This campground is open with host, trash service and host. This campground now has a combination of first come campsites and camp sites available for reservation. Enjoy your stay. Always check for alerts and notices at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/plumas/alerts-notices
Gold Lake Campground is expected to have 30% of its campsites available for reservation during the 2021 season. Once this new feature starts, campsites may be reserved online at www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. At this time a campsite map is not available on the recreation.gov website. Please call the Beckwourth Ranger District office at 530-836-2575 if campsite location information is required.
Outdoors in Plumas is our new management company. Fee information is available at https://www.outdoorsinplumas.com/ Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information.
Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only
Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only
Best Season:
Summer
Busiest Season:
Summer
Restrictions:
14 day camping limit
6 people per campsite
2 vehicles per campsite
OHV riding is not allowed
Store food, trash and scented items in the bear resistant lockers - Be Bear Aware
This site is managed by 'Outdoors in Plumas' from May 1 to September 13, 2022. During that time report issues at https://www.outdoorsinplumas.com/ For more information contact the Beckwourth Ranger District Office at 530-836-2575 at 23 Mohawk Road (PO Box 7) Blairsden, CA 96103
General Information
Accessibility:
Accessible toilet building near site #6
Directions:
Take Highway 89 southeast from Graegle, California for two miles. Proceed south on Gold Lake Highway for 10 miles to Gold Lake.
Parking:
Second vehicles at the campsite will be charged a fee
There are 37 campsites with tables, fire rings, food lockers and toilet facilities. Garbage service is provided. There is no water.
Best Season:
Summer
RV Camping
The campsites before the gold Lake Boat Launching Facility are more easily accessed than sites along the road extending to the north. That sections of the road is narrow and rough. Larger RV units should not enter that part of the campground.
Outdoor Learning
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Interpretive Areas
There are three nearby interpretive sites available.
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