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Lightning Tree

Its 39 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Lightning Tree is a National Forest campground near Plumas, California.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Plumas, California

National Forest
Managed by
None
Hookups
45 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
39
Accessible sites
4
Hookups
None
Max RV length
45 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Campsites

39 sites; 1 pull-through; the longest takes a 45 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
001 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 001
002 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 002
003 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 003
004 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 004
005 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record Yes Yes Book site 005
006 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 006
007 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 007
008 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 008
009 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 36 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 009
010 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 010
011 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 011
012 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record Yes Not on record Book site 012
013 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 013
014 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 014
015 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 015
016 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 016
017 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 38 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 017
018 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 018
019 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 019
020 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 020
021 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 021
023 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 023
024 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 38 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 024
025 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 025
026 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 026
027 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record Yes Full Book site 027
028 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 028
029 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 029
030 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Pull-through Not on record No Yes Book site 030
031 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record Yes Not on record Book site 031
032 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 032
033 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 033
034 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 034
035 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 035
036 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 036
037 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 43 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 037
038 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 038
039 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 039
040 AREA LIGHTNING TREE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book site 040

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
5,794 ft

39.9255, -120.5105 in Plumas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lightning Tree?

Sites at Lightning Tree are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232832).

How many campsites does Lightning Tree have?

Lightning Tree has 39 campsites. 4 sites are accessible.

Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Lightning Tree?

Yes, 4 sites are designated accessible at Lightning Tree.

Does Lightning Tree have RV hookups?

No. Lightning Tree has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 45 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Lightning Tree?

Recreation.gov lists 1 pull-through site at Lightning Tree: site 030.

Are dogs allowed at Lightning Tree?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lightning Tree.

Who manages Lightning Tree?

Lightning Tree is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lightning Tree

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Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $38 per night.
 Grasshopper Flat Family Campground. Portola · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $38 per night
 Grizzly Family Campground. Portola · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $38 per night
 Crocker Family Campground. Portola · National Forest · First-come
Sites
Not on record
Season
Not on record
Fee
Single Site: $15 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Plumas and campgrounds in Plumas.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01
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