Lakes Basin Group Campground .
USFS · Group Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Group Campground
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station · 15.3 mi
- Nearest water fill
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water · 80.9 mi
- Coordinates
- 39.7050, -120.6598
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
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.
From the USFS.
Is Lakes Basin Group Campground . free?
No. Lakes Basin Group Campground . charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Lakes Basin Group Campground .?
From Graeagle take Highway 89 Southeast three miles to Gold Lake Highway. Proceed on Gold Lake Highway about 9 miles to the entrance to Lakes Basin Campground, Round Lake Trailhead and Mt. Elwell Lodge. The turn into the campground about 100 yards away. Pass through the gate to the parking area.
Nearby
- Lakes Basin Family Campground .0.4 mi
- Gold Lake Picnic Area1.5 mi
- Gold Lake Boat Ramp1.8 mi
- Gold Lake Campground (CA)2.0 mi
- Goose Lake Campground2.3 mi
- Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground2.5 mi
- Gold Lake 4x4 Campground2.5 mi
- Lightning Tree Campground2.5 mi
- Jackson Meadows Rv Dump Station15.3 mi
- Indian Creek Camp Ground-Potable Water80.9 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
