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Black Mountain Lookout Campground

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
recreation.gov
Nearest dump station
Merrill Dump Site · 39.6 mi
Nearest water fill
Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 98.4 mi
Coordinates
40.1147, -120.3213
Last verified
September 18, 2026
40.1147° N · 120.3213° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Gold Lake Campground (6,400' elevation) is located along the shores of glacially carved Gold Lake. A high clearance vehicle is recommended to access most campsites. The campground is nestled in a red fir dominated mixed conifer forest.

From the USFS.Official page

Is Black Mountain Lookout Campground free?

No. Black Mountain Lookout Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to Black Mountain Lookout Campground?

Take Highway 89 southeast from Graeagle, California a couple miles. Proceed south on Gold Lake Highway for 10 miles to Gold Lake. The boating facility is next to the campground.

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Nearby

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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