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Lakes Basin
6 mi south of Graeagle, CA · Verizon 4G
About Lakes Basin
Lakes Basin Campground (6,445 feet) is situated in the ruins of an old lodge, Lakes Center Lodge, built in 1912 and removed in the late 1970's. Some of the old stonework still exists, including steps leading into a deep pool of Gray Eagle Creek. This campground is within easy reach of many trailheads. The campground also offers a tent only group campsite by reservation only. Gold Lakes Basin offers a variety of recreational activities including boating, fishing and hiking. A network of over 30 miles of maintained trails branch out across the area, and the Pacific Crest trail can be easily reached from the trail system. Many of the trails are open to hiking, biking and horseback riding, including the 1-mile Grassy Lakes Trail, accessible from the campground. At nearby Gold Lake, where a boat ramp is provided, visitors enjoy convenient access to boating and fishing. Once on the water…
- Managed by: Plumas National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi south of Graeagle, CA · 39.66667, -120.65778
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Lake Shore | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.2 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Lake | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.3 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Little Gold Lake | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.5 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Upper Salmon Lake | Horse | 0.5 mi | 1.8 mi |
| Lots A Lakes OHV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Oakland Pond | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.0 mi | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 7 mi
Propane: 22.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Gold Lake 4x4 Campground 0.4 mi
- Gold Lake Campground 1.1 mi
- Goose Lake Campground 1.3 mi
- Haven Lake Campground 1.6 mi
- Snag Lake Campground 1.7 mi
- Lakes Basin Campground 2.4 mi