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LAKES BASIN

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100% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Jun–Aug·25 sites

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The 10 most popular campsites at LAKES BASIN

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (Jun–Aug). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 021

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 25

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 013

Best here · 2 tied

Ranked #1 of 25

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 002

Standout

Ranked #3 of 25

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 022

Standout

Ranked #3 of 25

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 001

Standout

Ranked #5 of 25

Sleeps 25 · Electric

Site 020

Standout

Ranked #5 of 25

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 6A6B

Standout

Ranked #7 of 25

STANDARD · Sleeps 16 · Electric

Site 018

Standout

Ranked #8 of 25

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 010

Standout

Ranked #9 of 25

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 015

Standout

Ranked #10 of 25

STANDARD · Sleeps 8 · Electric

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About this park

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.

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. At nearby 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.

Nearby
Visiting Plumas Eureka State Park is a worthy side trip. About 18 miles from the campground, this historic site offers a gift shop, visitor center, walking tour and information about local mining history. Mills Peak Fire Lookout provides a panoramic view of Sierra Peaks and Mohawk Valley. Visit the Red Fir Interpretive Trail along the way. Frazier Falls Trail is best viewed in the Spring. This is a 1 mile paved accessible trail to an overview across from the falls. The Sierra Buttes and its lookout overlook the southern end of Lakes Basin in Tahoe National Forest. Gold Lake Boat Launch Facility has a two lane ramp, loading dock and day use area. A hand launch gravel ramp suitable for launching small water craft is located at Gold Lake Dam Day Use Area.