Lightning Tree Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
- Longest rig
- 45 ft
- Sites
- 40
- Electric hookups
- Not published
- Pull-through sites
- Yes
- Paved access
- Yes
- Accessible sites
- 4
- Driveway grade
- Not published
- Bear boxes
- Not published
- Campfires
- Not published
- Shade
- Yes
- Group sites
- 18
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageLightning Tree Campground
Lightning Tree Campground is situated where high deserts meets Sierra Nevada forest near Lake Davis. Though slightly more rustic than other Lake Davis Campgrounds, Lighning Tree Campground has paved parking, picnic table, fire ring and grill. The campground has a mix of campsites for reservation and on first come basis.
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
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