Pick up in Truckee
| Location | Blairsden, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $34–$80/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (58 reviews) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 7 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
This listing doesn't publish RV length limits, so confirm your rig fits. Pickup area: Reno (Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)), about 49 mi straight-line from Lakes Basin. RV rentals in Reno
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Lakes Basin, not driving.
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Lakes Basin is a Recreation.gov campground in Blairsden. It lists 7 RV or RV/tent sites and 4 tent sites. Pets are allowed per the listing.
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
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Opens site 002 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 004 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 010 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 013 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 015 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 018 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 020 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 021 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
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| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 021 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 013 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 022 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 015 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 010 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $36 |
| 6A6B standard nonelectric | – |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (58 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Quiet, peaceful campground with so many wonderful hiking options straight from the campground. The highway is nearby but you don't hear a lot of highway noise because there are not a ton of cars. Stunning natural beauty all around!”
“As always, our stay at Lakes Basin was fabulous! The campground is always well maintained. The hosts are beyond delightful (and so knowledgeable). And, you just can’t beat the pond!”
“Campground was very clean, bathrooms were maintained, beautiful area”
PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT · Directions ↗
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
No maximum RV length is listed for this stay.
PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT
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Lakes Basin Campground sits at about 6,445 feet among firs and aspens along Gray Eagle Creek on the Gold Lakes road north of Graeagle, reachable via Forest Road 24 off State Route 89 (roughly a 7-mile drive up the single-lane Gold Lakes Road from the highway). The footprint of an old mining community is still visible here weathered stonework and a set of carved steps that lead into a deep pool of Gray Eagle Creek give the loop a quiet, historic character. The loop contains 11 developed sites in total: seven sites are sized to accommodate both RVs and tents, and four are tent-only; the campground also offers family-style sites including one double-family site, and a tent-only group site that is available by reservation only. Basic campground services are in place vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection and every site is outfitted with a picnic table and a metal fire ring with grill, so you can cook over fire where permitted. The last stretch into the campground is a narrow, single-lane road about a third of a mile long, so plan vehicle size and towing accordingly and check conditions before you go. The Lakes Basin area is primarily a trail-and-water playground: over 30 miles of maintained trails radiate from the basin and connect to the Pacific Crest Trail, with many multiuse routes open to hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding; the 1-mile Grassy Lakes Trail departs right from the campground. A short drive or paddle brings you to Gold Lake, where a two-lane boat ramp, loading dock and day-use area provide easy access for fishing and small-boat cruising the lake holds brown and rainbow trout and mackinaw. For short side trips, Plumas Eureka State Park (about 18 miles away) offers mining history exhibits and a visitor center, while Mills Peak Fire Lookout, the Red Fir Interpretive Trail and the Frazier Falls paved overlook are all within reach for half-day outings. For up-to-date facility details, fees, seasonal openings and reservation information (beyond the tent-group reservation), contact the forest office at (530) 927-7878.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage | Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
Pick up in Truckee
Pick up in Reno| – |
| $67 |
| 001 group tent only area nonelectric | – | – | $80 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Lakes Basin. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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