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Gold Lake Campground (Ca)

US Forest Service · California

Gold Lake Campground (Ca) in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Gold Lake Campground (6,445 feet) is on the east shore of Gold Lake, a glacially carved alpine lake. This campground is within easy reach of many trailheads Gold Lake Boating Facility and many other activities. Recreation Gold Lakes Basin offers a variety of recreational activities including boating, fishing and hiking. A network of over 30 miles of maintained trails branch out across the area, and the Pacific Crest trail can be easily reached from the trail system.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Forest Service
Fee
$25/night
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
530-927-7878
Coordinates
39.67740, -120.64610

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-05-08, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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