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Blue Lake Campground
13 mi southeast of Likely, CA · No signal at camp
About Blue Lake Campground
Blue Lake Campground Blue Lake Campground is located on a gentle slope above beautiful Blue Lake. Forty-Eight large and well spaced sites offer plenty of shade. A three-mile trail surrounds the lake with a paved section of trail along the east shore between the campground and the boat ramp. Assistance will be required for persons in wheelchairs. Blue Lake Group Site Group site reservations must be made at least one day in advance though Recreation.gov or by calling (877) 444-6777. At least three camp pads should be occupied on the first night. This site is not recommended for gatherings over 50 persons. Signs are posted at the entrance and the exit of the group site. [Reserve Now](https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10005351)
- Fees: $15/single campsite per day with a maximum of 2 vehicles. Group site: $70/night
- Season: Facilities open as weather permits; usually mid-May to late October.
- Managed by: USFS - Modoc National Forest
- Where: 13 mi southeast of Likely, CA · 41.14278, -120.28001
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Lake National Rec. Trail | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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