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Recreation Region: Beckwourth Ranger District

Lightning Tree Campground

Lightning Tree Campground is situated where high deserts meets Sierra Nevada forest near Lake Davis. Though slightly more rustic than other Lake Davis Campgrounds, Lighning Tree Campground has paved parking, picnic table, fire ring and grill. The campground has a mix of campsites for reservation and on first come basis. 

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

  • 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:
Single Site: $38 per night.
Double Site: $71 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night

Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information

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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: 39.9319

Longitude: -120.5014

Elevation

5,900 ft

Directions

From Portola CA. take County road 126 North 7 miles. Take Country road 112 to east side of Lake Davis, go approximately 5 miles and campground is on the left.

Parking

There is a  $5 fee for second vehicles parked at the campsite

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Flush toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

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Last updated May 22, 2026