Lightning Tree

US Forest Service · California

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

Lightning Tree Campground (5,800 feet) is one of three family-friendly campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. The lake was formed by damming Grizzly Creek in 1967. The purpose of the lake was to provide water for the town of Portola, improve area fishing and provide recreation opportunities.

What we know about it

Managed by

US Forest Service

Fee

$38/night

Booking

Reservation required

Dogs

Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)

Site type

RV & Tent Campground

Suits an RV

Yes

Coordinates

39.92546, -120.51049

Nearest sites we map

• Lightning Tree Campground1 km · US Forest Service
• Grasshopper Flat5 km · US Forest Service
• Grizzly5 km · US Forest Service
• Crocker Guard Station8 km · US Forest Service
• Crocker Campground8 km · US Forest Service
• Conklin Campground18 km · US Forest Service

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

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