Lightning Tree Campground

US Forest Service · California

Lightning Tree Campground 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–$71/night
Booking: first-come, first-served
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Number of sites: 250
Coordinates: 39.93190, -120.50140

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Source: US Forest Service, dated 2026-08-06, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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