California · Camping

Snag Lake

May 31
season
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Snag Lake open right now?

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  • At 6,659 ft
  • Beckwourth Ranger DistrictPlumas National Forest

Snag Lake Campground sits five miles north of Bassetts on the Gold Lake Road, right next to Snag Lake in the Beckwourth Ranger District of Plumas National Forest. The Forest Service manages the land, and the campground is a simple base of 12 undesignated campsites. It works well for small trailers and is set up with vault toilets. The water comes from the lake, and it must be purified before drinking. The surrounding area holds an abundance of high mountain lakes, and the rugged terrain includes granitic ridges and glacially serrated rock outcroppings. For a short outing, Haven Lake Campground is just 0.2 miles away, and the Damalusung Lake Trail starts about 1.2 miles off. Mills Peak, a hike of roughly 0.7 miles, is another close option. Cottonwood Springs Family Campground is about 1.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Snag Lake

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      46° / 29°

    2. Feb

      47° / 28°

    3. Mar

      49° / 30°

    4. Apr

      55° / 33°

    5. May

      64° / 40°

    6. Jun

      73° / 47°

    7. Jul

      82° / 54°

    8. Aug

      81° / 54°

    9. Sep

      77° / 51°

    10. Oct

      66° / 42°

    11. Nov

      54° / 34°

    12. Dec

      45° / 29°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bowman Dam, CA, 15.1 mi away at 5,385 ft. The station sits about 1,300 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.