Lakes Basin Campground
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- Not published
- Sites
- 25
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- No
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- 3
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Not published
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 2
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. See it on Recreation.gov
Lakes Basin Campground
Lakes Basin Campground is located in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Located nine miles southwest of Graeagle, California, this recreation area has special geological features. There is breathtaking scenery and over 20 small lakes nearby, most of which are accessible by hiking trails.
Before you go
Reservations
First-come, first-served
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, 12 people for double sites 2 vehicles per campsite OHV riding is not allowed: Store food, trash and scented items appropriately - Be Bear Aware
Accessibility
Four accessible sites with nearby accessible toilet facilities.
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.