Lakes Basin Campground
Plumas National Forest, California
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Notices from Recreation.gov
About half the sites are available on first come first serve
Generally, campsites will accommodate 2 vehicles. The first vehicle is included in the site fee, the second vehicle fee will be collected onsite at the daily rate posted on the fee sign.
Caution: bears, raccoons, etc. frequent the area; all food must be kept in approved containers
No RVs on sites 10, 13, 22 and site 1 (group site) Also, only one vehicle allowed in sites 10 and 22.
Water spigots are shared between sites.
Walk-in sites available year round (weather permitting).
After mid-September there is dry camping only.
Click here for more information on the Plumas National Forest
Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by using only local firewood. This wood is available for purchase from the camp host, or collecting in the national forest. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Behaved pets are welcome. Dogs in the campground must be on leash.
Off road vehicles are not allowed on any campground road.
Firewood Bundles are available for purchase from a Campground Host.
Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon
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Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 9, 2026. Check Lakes Basin Campground on Recreation.gov
Lakes Basin Campground Facts
- As of September 2026, Lakes Basin Campground is a campground in Plumas National Forest, California with 25 campsites.
- Lakes Basin Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
- PermitSnag checks Lakes Basin Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
- Lakes Basin Campground is located at 39.6667° N, 120.6578° W.
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Lakes Basin Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
Sites at Lakes Basin Campground
11 sites listed by Recreation.gov.
| Site | Loop | Type | Sleeps | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | FAM | Standard | 8 | - |
| 004 | FAM | Standard | 8 | Accessible |
| 010 | FAM | Tent | 8 | - |
| 013 | FAM | Tent | 8 | - |
| 015 | FAM | Standard | 8 | - |
| 018 | FAM | Standard | 8 | - |
| 020 | FAM | Standard | 8 | - |
| 021 | FAM | Standard | 8 | - |
| 022 | FAM | Tent | 8 | - |
| 001 | LAKE | Tent | 25 | Accessible |
| 6A6B | MULT | Standard | 16 | - |
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