Connectivity
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Campground
Gold Lake Campground (CA)
Plumas National Forest, California
About this campground
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.
There are 38 total campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, standard non-electric sites Each site has a fire ring and picnic table.
Map
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- Latitude
- 39.677400° N
- Longitude
- 120.646100° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
No vehicle features are separately published.
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
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.
Facilities
There are 38 total campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, standard non-electric sites Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There are vault toilets and Porta- potties
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. Many of the trails are open to hiking, biking and horseback riding, including the 1-mile Grassy Lakes Trail, accessible from the campground.
Gold Lake, where a boat ramp is provided, visitors enjoy convenient access to boating and fishing. Once on the water, anglers won't have any trouble trolling for brown and rainbow trout and Mackinaws in the cool, clear waters.
Natural Features
The area was formed by glaciers and is characterized by breathtaking mountain scenery--most notably the craggy peaks of the Sierra Buttes and over 20 natural glacial lakes, most of which are accessible by well-maintained hiking trails. The campground sits among fir and aspen trees along Gray Eagle Creek. Mt. Elwell towers to the west.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
- Hunting
- Paddling
- Paddle Boating
- Sailboarding
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Water Sports
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Campfire Rings
- Vault Toilets
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
37 sites- Equipment
- Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 2 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
1 site- Equipment
- Boat, RV, Tent
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Maximum published occupancy
- 8 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 1 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Gold Lake Campground (CA)'s official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Plumas National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- Gold Lake Campground (CA)'s official facility record states: There are 38 total campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, standard non-electric sites Each site has a fire ring and picnic table.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 11, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 23, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 23, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 12, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2027 – Oct 12, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Aug 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $25 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Generally, campsites will accommodate 2 vehicles. The first vehicle is included in the site fee, the second vehicle fee will be collected onsite at the daily rate posted on the fee sign. Caution! Bears frequent the area; food must be kept in appropriate containers Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov. Firewood bundles may be purchased from a Campground Host. Additional boat launch fees apply America the Beautiful, Senior Passes, and Access Passes are accepted for single campsites only. They are not accepted for double or group campsites. Cell phone service is unreliable. Roads to campsites are rutted and rocky
- Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon
- Campground Map
Getting there & contact
Facility contact
530-927-7878