Lakes Basin
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At a Glance
About Lakes Basin
Lakes Basin is a national park campground at Plumas National Forest in Sierra County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Plumas National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Lakes Basin is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 42 ft. Campers rate it 4.0/5 across 49 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Plumas National Forest include Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground and Gold Lake Campground (CA).
Total reservations in May — 2023: 41 · 2024: 30
Location
Address
Blairsden, California
Coordinates
39.6667, -120.6578
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •August sees 134 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Lakes Basin FAQ
How far in advance should I book Lakes Basin?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Lakes Basin?
August typically sees the highest reservation activity at Lakes Basin. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Lakes Basin right now?
Lakes Basin is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
How often is availability checked at Lakes Basin?
Campsite Tonight monitors Lakes Basin for cancellations and new availability as fast as every 28 sec. When a site opens up, users with alerts enabled receive instant notifications so they can book before others.
Where is Lakes Basin located?
Lakes Basin is located in Plumas National Forest, near Blairsden, California.
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