Snag Lake Campground is located five miles north of Bassetts on the Gold Lake Road adjacent to Snag Lake. There are 12 undesignated campsites with space for small trailer use- vault toilets and lake water source, purify before drinking. This area offers an abundance of beautiful high mountain lakes with a variety of accessibility along with scenic rugged geological features of granitic ridges and glacially serrated rock outcroppings.
At a Glance
Current Conditions:
Closed for the season
Reservations:
No
Usage:
Light
Best Season:
Spring
Busiest Season:
June - August
Water:
No
Restroom:
Vault Toilet (2)
Operated By:
Forest Service
General Information
General Notes:
Space for small trailer use
hand-off boat launching only
Parking: Directions:
From Hwy 49 at Sierra City: Drive 4 1/2 miles to Bassett's Station. Turn left on Gold Lake Hwy. Continue for 5 miles to Snag Lake Campground.
From 89 N to 49 N: Drive 13 miles west to Bassett's Station. Turn right on Gold Lake Hwy. Continue for 5 miles to Snag Lake Campground.