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Lakes Basin Campground
4 mi south of Graeagle, CA · No signal at camp
About Lakes Basin Campground
Lakes Basin Campground is located in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Located nine miles southwest of Graeagle, California, this recreation area has special geological features. There is breathtaking scenery and over 20 small lakes nearby, most of which are accessible by hiking trails.
- Fees: Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. - Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only
- Managed by: USFS - Plumas National Forest
- Where: 4 mi south of Graeagle, CA · 39.70159, -120.66116
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.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Lake Trailhead | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Mohawk Heights | ATV road | 1.7 mi | 1.6 mi |
| Gold Lake Shore | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.9 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Lots A Lakes OHV | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | 4.3 mi |
| 12E66-C28 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.0 mi | |
| 12E66-C25 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.1 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 shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 9.4 mi
Propane: 20.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Gold Lake Campground 1.7 mi
- Gold Lake 4x4 Campground 2.2 mi
- Goose Lake Campground 2.3 mi
- Lakes Basin 2.4 mi
- Haven Lake Campground 2.6 mi
- Snag Lake Campground 2.9 mi