Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground
Plumas National Forest — lakeside
Location: Blairsden, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (20 reviews)
Season: May through October
Gold Lake 4x4 campground in northeast Plumas County, CA lies at 6,400 feet in elevation within the Plumas National Forest. The mountains, forest and lake setting provide a picturesque landscape for relaxation, adventure and exploration. A popular location with access to the backcountry, visitors should carefully review what this facility provides.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Camp Host, Boat Launch
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Rustic 13-site campground at 6,400 feet in Plumas National Forest offers picturesque mountain, forest, and lake setting for backcountry access. Highly rated at 4.7/5 stars with campers praising the experience despite its remote, primitive nature.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided. Also Yellow-bellied Marmot, Pacific Marten, Douglas' Squirrel, Mountain Bluebird, and Sierra Garter Snake.
Insider tips for Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground: Book reservations early — this is a federal campground that fills up fast with only 13 sites available. High-clearance vehicle required to access the campground; standard vehicles may not make it in. Bring your own toilet with gel and pack out all human waste and trash — no water or toilets on-site.
Skip Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground if: You need hookups or utilities — this is a rustic facility with no water, electric, or sewer hookups.. You require modern amenities or expect luxury accommodations.. You have a standard vehicle without high clearance.. You cannot obtain a reservation — camp host enforces reservation requirement; no walk-ins allowed..
Best time to visit Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Lakes Basin (BLAIRSDEN, CA), Gold Lake Campground (Ca) (Graeagle, CA), Diablo (Nevada City, CA), Packsaddle (Nevada City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground
Cell signal at Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground (Blairsden, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Gold Lake 4x4 campground in northeast Plumas County, CA lies at 6,400 feet in elevation within the Plumas National Forest. The mountains, forest and lake setting provide a picturesque landscape for relaxation, adventure and exploration. A popular location with access to the backcountry, visitors should carefully review what this facility provides.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook reservations early
this is a federal campground that fills up fast with only 13 sites available.
High-clearance vehicle required to access the campground; standard vehicles may not make it in.
Bring your own toilet with gel and pack out all human waste and trash
no water or toilets on-site.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Reno, NV, take US 395 north. At Halleluiah Junction go west 32 miles on Highway 70 to Blairsden. Take the Highway 89 turnoff south 3.5 miles to Gold Lake Highway. Proceed southwest on Gold Lake Highway, 9.1 miles to Gold Lake Campground Road. Follow the signs to the 4X4 staging area, the campground is approximately 2 miles further down the OHV road. From Hwy 80 (Truckee) take Highway 89 north 54 miles to Gold Lake Highway. Follow the Gold Lake Highway southwest 9.1 miles to the Gold Lake Ca
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Plumas National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Plumas National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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