Lakes Basin Group 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.
Lakes Basin Group Campground
This group campground is available by reservation only. It is available for tent camping only for groups up to 25 people. It has seasonal water and trash service. It will be available after the county opens Gold Lake Highway and the access road is clear of snow. It usually opens in late May. There is also a 23 tent and RV campsite campground adjacent to this site. Water, vault toilets, tables, fire rings, food lockers and garbage are provided.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
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
Toilet facilities are universally accessible.
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.