Lakes Basin Group Cg.
California
Free — you'll pick up right here.
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We won't guess. Here is exactly what we do and don't know.
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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Here's your stay, mapped
Lakes Basin Group Cg.
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About this campground
This tent only group campsite is a great place to gather family and friends. Camp near one of the best swimming holes around. Trails leading to over 30 glacially carved alpine lakes. And find some of the best sightseeing and nature viewing around. At night relax at the old campsite and share the adventure.
Campsite info
Directions & GPX
Facts about this campground
When to go
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Portola, CA weather station, 12 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan43° high19° low
- Feb46° high21° low
- Mar52° high25° low
- Apr58° high29° low
- May67° high35° low
- Jun77° high40° low
- Jul86° high45° low
- Aug85° high43° low
- Sep79° high37° low
- Oct66° high30° low
- Nov53° high24° low
- Dec42° high19° low
The station sits about 1,500 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
- GRASSY LAKE TRAILHiking0.2 mi
- Lakes Basin Family Cg.Camping0.4 mi
- BEAR LAKES LOOP TRAILHiking0.6 mi
- Crocker Family Cg.Camping1.5 mi
- Frazier CreekCanoeing2.2 mi
- Jamison CreekCanoeing4.8 mi
- Free For All ValleyRock climbing8.1 mi
- Warm Up BoulderRock climbing8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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