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Recreation Region: Beckwourth Ranger District

Lakes Basin Group Campground

This group campground is available by reservation only. It is available for tent camping only for groups up to 25 people. It has seasonal water and trash service. It will be available after the county opens Gold Lake Highway and the access road is clear of snow. It usually opens in late May. 

There is also a 23 tent and RV campsite campground adjacent to this site.  Water, vault toilets, tables, fire rings, food lockers and garbage are provided.

General Information

This group site is adjacent to the Lakes Basin Campground.

Open 24 hours/day

America the Beautiful passes are not accepted for group campsites.

Senior and Access passes honored for single campsites.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/passes-permits

  • 14 day limit
  • 6 people per site
  • 2 vehicles per site
  • OHV use prohibited in campground
  • Be Bear Aware

https://www.fs.usda.gov/visit/know-before-you-go/bears

 

Overnight Use:
Group (nonelectric) Site: $80 per night

Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information.

  • Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only

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Address: 23 Mohawk Highway Blairsden, CA 96103
Phone: 530-836-2575
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Closed Midday for Lunch (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.70503

Longitude: -120.65978

Elevation

6,400 ft

Directions

Take County Road 519 off of State Route 89 just out of Graeagle, California.  Proceed north approximately nine miles to campground turnoff.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Last updated September 11, 2025