Lakes Basin Family Cg.
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
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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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Lakes Basin Family Cg.
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About this campground
Lakes Basin Campground is situated in the ruins of a mountain lodge. Some of the old stonework still exists, including steps leading into a deep swimming hole on Gray Eagle Creek. This campground is within easy reach of many trails leading to crystal clear alpine lakes.
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Facts about this campground
When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Bowman Dam, CA weather station, 17 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
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
- GRASSY LAKE TRAILHiking0.2 mi
- BEAR LAKES LOOP TRAILHiking0.3 mi
- Lakes Basin Group Cg.Camping0.4 mi
- Crocker Family Cg.Camping1.3 mi
- Frazier CreekCanoeing2.5 mi
- Jamison CreekCanoeing5.1 mi
- Free For All ValleyRock climbing7.7 mi
- Warm Up BoulderRock climbing7.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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