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Carr Lake Campground
Carr Lake Campground is a hike in (short hike) campground on a beautiful lake. There are eleven campsites, operated by PG&E. Easy access to many alpine lakes in the Grouse Lakes Area. Easy day hikes. Rough road for last 3 miles.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | PG&E Operated; Opening & closing dates subject to change. Contact: pge.com/recreation |
|---|---|
| Reservations: | recreation.pge.com |
| Fees: | $15.00 per site |
| Open Season: | May 27 - October 15 |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Restrictions: | 10 MPH speed limit for boats |
| Closest Towns: | Nevada City |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
| Operated By: | PG&E |
| Information Center: | www.pge.com/recreation American Lands and Leisure (530) 389-2572 |
General Information
General Notes:Number of sites: 11
Water: lake water source - purify before drinking
Operated By: PG&E
Elevation: 6663
Pack-in/pack-out (no garbage receptacles)
No boat launching facility
Directions:
From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 headed east toward Truckee for approximately 20 miles. Make a left on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Stay on that road (windy, with tight corners and narrow spots, but paved) for approximately 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17, an unimproved dirt road (not recommended for low vehicles). Stay to the right for 3 miles, until reaching the parking area.
From I-80: Take Hwy 20 exit and follow Hwy 20 headed west for approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Stay on that road (windy, with tight corners and narrow spots, but paved) for approximately 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17, an unimproved dirt road (not recommended for low vehicles). Stay to the right for 3 miles, until reaching the parking area.
Parking:
Parking area becomes very crowded with campers and day users, especially on the weekends.
There are some pullouts along the road in that can accommodate overflow parking. Be sure not to block the road by parking on shoulders or other undesignated areas. Fire engines must be able to pass through on the road.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
| No. of Sites | 11 single site(s) |
| Reservation Info | Not reservable |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Boating - Non-Motorized
Swimming
Highlights
Location
