Gold Lk 4x4 Campground
California
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What we do know
Inside Plumas National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
We don't yet know which road reaches this trailhead, so we can't tell you if it's gated.
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Gold Lk 4x4 Campground
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About this campground
Gold Lake 4x4 campground in northeast Plumas County, CA lies at 6,400 feet in elevation within the Plumas National Forest. The mountains, forest and lake setting provide a picturesque landscape for relaxation, adventure and exploration. A popular location with 4x4 enthusiasts because of access to the backcountry. This is a rustic campground with no utilities, water, hookups, trash service, or restroom facilities. Campers must pack out all their sanitation and trash.
Campsite info
Directions & GPX
Facts about this campground
When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bowman Dam, CA weather station, 15 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan46° high29° low
- Feb47° high28° low
- Mar49° high30° low
- Apr55° high33° low
- May64° high40° low
- Jun73° high47° low
- Jul82° high54° low
- Aug81° high54° low
- Sep77° high51° low
- Oct66° high42° low
- Nov54° high34° low
- Dec45° high29° low
The station sits about 1,100 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.
Where it is
- Beckwourth Ranger District · Ranger district
- Plumas National Forest · National forest
- Managed by
- Forest Service
Conditions
Active alerts for Plumas National Forest as of Oct 9, 2026:
Stage I Fire Restrictions - Plumas National Forest
fire-restriction · posted Sep 5, 2026
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
information · posted Aug 24, 2026
Source: USFS forest alerts
Nearby
- Cottonwood Group CampCamping0.1 mi
- Lakes BasinCamping0.2 mi
- Gold Lake Shore TrailHiking0.4 mi
- Damalusung Lake TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Salmon CreekCanoeing3.6 mi
- Frazier CreekCanoeing4.3 mi
- Free For All ValleyRock climbing5.7 mi
- Warm Up BoulderRock climbing5.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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