Gold Lake 4x4 Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Gold Lake 4x4 Campground is a National Forest campground near Graeagle, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,455 ft
39.6681, -120.6610 in Sierra. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Gold Lake 4x4 Campground?
No. Gold Lake 4x4 Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Gold Lake 4x4 Campground?
Camping at Gold Lake 4x4 Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Gold Lake 4x4 Campground?
No. Gold Lake 4x4 Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Gold Lake 4x4 Campground?
Gold Lake 4x4 Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Gold Lake 4x4 Campground
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to Gold Lake 4x4 Campground, in a straight line: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 11
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
- Sites
- 37
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $25 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $25 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $25 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Graeagle and campgrounds in Sierra.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01