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Gold Lake Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
37[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
2 ft[3]

Gold Lake Campground is managed by the USDA Forest Service in Plumas National Forest[4]. Recreation.gov lists 37 overnight campsites, and the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes the campground as sitting on the east shore of a glacially carved alpine lake, among fir and aspen trees beside a creek[5]. All 37 listed sites are standard nonelectric[1]. Recreation.gov lists 37 sites that accept a tent and 32 that accept an RV or trailer[6]. The description says each site has a fire ring and a picnic table, and that vault toilets are provided[5]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[7][8]. Most sites allow up to 8 people[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 37
Site types[1] 37 standard nonelectric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Longest RV or trailer[3] 2 ft (median 2 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 32 sites, tent at 37 sites
Pets[10] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[7] 2:00 PM
Check-out[8] 12:00 PM
People per site[9] 8

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve Gold Lake Campground?
Yes, Recreation.gov lists it as reservable[2].
Are dogs allowed at Gold Lake Campground?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 37 campsites with this detail listed[10].
What are check-in and check-out times?
Recreation.gov lists check-in at 2:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM[7][8].
Are the sites at Gold Lake Campground electric or nonelectric?
Recreation.gov lists all 37 sites as standard nonelectric[1].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 37 overnight campsites at Gold Lake Campground: 37 standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Gold Lake Campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Gold Lake Campground: 2 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 2 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Gold Lake Campground is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Plumas National Forest. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Recreation.gov description for Gold Lake Campground. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Gold Lake Campground: 32 sites accept an RV or trailer and 37 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Check-in time at Gold Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-out time at Gold Lake Campground on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Maximum people per campsite at Gold Lake Campground: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 8). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Gold Lake Campground: yes at all 37 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.