Gold Lake Campground
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Gold Lake Campground
Gold Lake Campground is located along the shores of Gold Lake at an elevation of 6,400 feet. There are 37 campsites available. For the 2024 Recreation Season, all sites will be first come, first serve. The road leading north of the boat launch facility is narrow and rough and may not be suited to your vehicle. Vault toilets are available and from May to October portable toilets are installed. Trash collection is available from May to October. No water is available.
Before you go
Fees
Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. • Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only
Restrictions
14 day camping limit • 6 people per campsite • 2 vehicles per campsite • OHV riding is not allowed • Store food, trash and scented items in the bear resistant lockers - Be Bear Aware
Accessibility
Accessible toilet building near site #6
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.