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Quick facts

LocationBlairsden, California
Nightly rate (listed)$34–$80/night
Guest rating4.0 / 5 (58 reviews)
HookupsNone listed
RV sites7
Pets allowedYes
Book onRecreation.gov

Amenities

  • Pets allowed Pets allowed, per the listing. Restrictions may apply.
  • Public land Public campground: National Forest (USFS).
  • Primitive No hookups and vault toilets, per the listing.

From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.

Other RV parks near Lakes Basin

  • Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground Blairsden, CA · 0.3 mi straight-line
  • Diablo Sierra City, CA · 2.6 mi straight-line
  • Berger Sierra City, CA · 2.8 mi straight-line
  • Packsaddle Sierra City, CA · 2.9 mi straight-line
  • Salmon Creek Sierra City, CA · 3.8 mi straight-line
  • Sardine Lake Sierra City, CA · 3.9 mi straight-line
  • Plumas-Eureka SP Blairsden, CA · 5.9 mi straight-line
  • Chapman Sierra City, CA · 6.5 mi straight-line
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RVs near this campground

This listing doesn't publish RV length limits, so confirm your rig fits. Pickup area: Reno (Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)), about 49 mi straight-line from Lakes Basin. RV rentals in Reno

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Tahoe Campervan- Ram Promaster High Roof/Long Wheelbase

Camper vanSleeps 3 5

Where Lakes Basin fits

Nearest alternatives
Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground (0.3 mi) · Diablo (2.6 mi) · Berger (2.8 mi)

Lakes Basin

Private campground · Blairsden

This weekend · Not yet releasedRecreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 58 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT
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About this campground

Lakes Basin is a Recreation.gov campground in Blairsden. It lists 7 RV or RV/tent sites and 4 tent sites. Pets are allowed per the listing.

Highlights

  • Pets allowedListed on Recreation.gov
  • 11 sitesSites in the Recreation.gov site list

Good for

RVsTent campingDogs

Know before you go

  • No maximum RV length is listed; confirm your rig fits before booking.
  • No hookups are listed.
  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water Peak Season
  • Firewood
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
All amenities

Amenities

Campfire RingsDrinking Water Peak SeasonFirewoodPaved ParkingPaved RoadsPets AllowedTrailheadsVault Toilets

Nearby activities

Swimming SiteHikingFishingCampingBoatingBirdingHorseback RidingMountain BikingOff Road Vehicle TrailsPicnicking

Find your campsite

Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.

Every site at this campground

Availability checked Sep 27 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.

0 open of 10 sites
Site 002 · Standard Nonelectric
Fam loopUp to 8 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$36/night
Site 004 · Standard Nonelectric
Fam loopUp to 8 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$36/night
Site 010 · Tent Only Nonelectric
Fam loopUp to 8 people
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$36/night
Site 013 · Tent Only Nonelectric
Fam loopUp to 8 people
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$36/night
Site 015 · Standard Nonelectric
Fam loopUp to 8 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$36/night
Site 018 · Standard Nonelectric
Fam loopUp to 8 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$36/night
Site 020 · Standard Nonelectric
Fam loopUp to 8 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$36/night
Site 021 · Standard Nonelectric
Fam loopUp to 8 peopleRV length limit not listedNo hookups
Not available Oct 30–Nov 1
$36/night

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SiteFr
30
Sa
31
Price
021
standard nonelectric
––$36
013
tent only nonelectric
––$36
022
tent only nonelectric
––$36
020
standard nonelectric
––$36
004
standard nonelectric
––$36
002
standard nonelectric
––$36
015
standard nonelectric
––$36
010
tent only nonelectric
––$36
018
standard nonelectric
––$36
6A6B
standard nonelectric

What guests say

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (58 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Quiet, peaceful campground with so many wonderful hiking options straight from the campground. The highway is nearby but you don't hear a lot of highway noise because there are not a ton of cars. Stunning natural beauty all around!”

J H 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

“As always, our stay at Lakes Basin was fabulous! The campground is always well maintained. The hosts are beyond delightful (and so knowledgeable). And, you just can’t beat the pond!”

Amy K 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Campground was very clean, bathrooms were maintained, beautiful area”

Cheryl G 4 · Jul 2025 · Recreation.gov

Location & access

This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.

No maximum RV length is listed for this stay. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool

Location

PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT
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Policies

Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
12:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

About

Lakes Basin Campground sits at about 6,445 feet among firs and aspens along Gray Eagle Creek on the Gold Lakes road north of Graeagle, reachable via Forest Road 24 off State Route 89 (roughly a 7-mile drive up the single-lane Gold Lakes Road from the highway). The footprint of an old mining community is still visible here weathered stonework and a set of carved steps that lead into a deep pool of Gray Eagle Creek give the loop a quiet, historic character. The loop contains 11 developed sites in total: seven sites are sized to accommodate both RVs and tents, and four are tent-only; the campground also offers family-style sites including one double-family site, and a tent-only group site that is available by reservation only. Basic campground services are in place vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection and every site is outfitted with a picnic table and a metal fire ring with grill, so you can cook over fire where permitted. The last stretch into the campground is a narrow, single-lane road about a third of a mile long, so plan vehicle size and towing accordingly and check conditions before you go. The Lakes Basin area is primarily a trail-and-water playground: over 30 miles of maintained trails radiate from the basin and connect to the Pacific Crest Trail, with many multiuse routes open to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding; the 1-mile Grassy Lakes Trail departs right from the campground. A short drive or paddle brings you to Gold Lake, where a two-lane boat ramp, loading dock and day-use area provide easy access for fishing and small-boat cruising the lake holds brown and rainbow trout and mackinaw. For short side trips, Plumas Eureka State Park (about 18 miles away) offers mining history exhibits and a visitor center, while Mills Peak Fire Lookout, the Red Fir Interpretive Trail and the Frazier Falls paved overlook are all within reach for half-day outings. For up-to-date facility details, fees, seasonal openings and reservation information (beyond the tent-group reservation), contact the forest office at (530) 927-7878.

Policies & rules

Key facts

Max rig length
7 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed Listing
Hookups & power
Hookup type not listed for RV sites Listing
Pets
Allowed Listing
Booking
Reservable on Recreation.gov Listing
Getting there
PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT (map in Location below) Listing
All 15 facts with sources ↓
Why stay here and common questions

Why stay here?

  • Rated 4.0★ across 58 Recreation.gov reviews.
  • Public-land campground run by a federal or state agency.

Lakes Basin: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Lakes Basin?
7 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Lakes Basin have RV hookups?
Hookup type not listed for RV sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Lakes Basin?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Lakes Basin?
Allowed (per the listing)
At a glance: all 15 facts with sources

Quick facts

Agency / operatorNot listed
BookingRecreation.gov [Recreation.gov]
Max RV / trailer lengthNot listed
Bear storageNot listed
SeasonNot listed
Unavailable for your dates

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Availability checked Sep 27 on Recreation.gov.

You book each site directly with Recreation.gov. Prices and availability can change until booked.

Sold out
(1)
Truckee, CA · 28 mi from Reno (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDelivery up to 50 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $179/nightvia Outdoorsy
Pick up in Truckee

2022 Bush wacker light weight travel trailer

Travel trailerTowable 5 (1)
Truckee, CA · 25 mi from Reno (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 100 miPets OK
to see if it's open
from $100/nightvia RVshare
Pick up in Reno

2022 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup *SUV TOWABLE*

Travel trailerTowableSleeps 5 5 (7)
Reno, NV · 17 mi from Reno (straight-line)
Towable — needs tow vehicle or deliveryDelivery up to 150 miPets OK
Availability not connected · to estimate
from $90/nightvia RVshare
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–
$67
001
group tent only area nonelectric
––$80

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

HookupsNot listed

Sources: Recreation.gov — Lakes Basin. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 7 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing Hookup type not listed for RV sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 6 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 1 paved, 10 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Water
Listing Drinking water listed
Shade
Listing 4 of 11 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $34/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Lakes Basin is sold out for your dates — nearest alternatives

Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Lakes Basin, not driving.

  • Closest private full-hookupPioneer RV Park23.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateAvailable for your datesDouble Site/Buddy Site: from $50/nightCheck availability on Campspot ↗

Not confirmed open for your dates

  • Next closestSierra Skies RV Park7.1 mi away (straight-line) · PrivateCheck availabilityCheck availability on Campspot ↗

Other stays nearby

Availability not current

Sierra Skies RV Park

7.1 mi from Lakes Basin (straight-line) 4.5 · 24 Campspot reviews
Full-hookup RV sites
Last checked Oct 14 on Campspot; check dates on their site
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Not yet released

Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground

0.3 mi from Lakes Basin (straight-line) 4.0 · 18 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites
Not yet released

Diablo

2.6 mi from Lakes Basin (straight-line) 4.0 · 35 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov hasn't opened these dates yet
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
View Campsites