Lakes Basin

US Forest Service · California

Lakes Basin in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

Lakes Basin Campground (6,445 feet) is situated in the ruins of an old lodge, Lakes Center Lodge, built in 1912 and removed in the late 1970's. Some of the old stonework still exists, including steps leading into a deep pool of Gray Eagle Creek. This campground is within easy reach of many trailheads. The campground also offers a tent only group campsite by reservation only. Recreation Gold Lakes Basin offers a variety of recreational activities including boating, fishing and hiking.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$36/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Phone

CAMPGROUND/CAMPSITE STATUS CALL (530) 83

Coordinates

39.66667, -120.65778

Nearest sites we map

• Lightning Tree Campground0 km · US Forest Service
• Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground0 km · US Forest Service
• Gold Lake Campground (Ca)2 km · US Forest Service
• Black Mountain Lookout Campground2 km · US Forest Service
• Goose Lake Campground2 km · US Forest Service
• Haven Lake Campground2 km · US Forest Service

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

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