Lakes Basin
Its 11 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Lakes Basin is a National Forest campground near Sierra, California.
Reservable: Recreation.gov
- National Forest
- Managed by
- None
- Hookups
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
- 11
- Tent sites
- 3
- Group sites
- 1
- Accessible sites
- 2
- Hookups
- None
- Site driveways
- Back-in
- ✓ Pets allowed
On site: Pets allowed.
Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Campsites
11 sites in 3 loops. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.
| Book | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop FAM, site 002 |
| 004 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 004 |
| 010 | FAM | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop FAM, site 010 |
| 013 | FAM | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop FAM, site 013 |
| 015 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop FAM, site 015 |
| 018 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop FAM, site 018 |
| 020 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop FAM, site 020 |
| 021 | FAM | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop FAM, site 021 |
| 022 | FAM | Tent only nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | No | Full | Book loop FAM, site 022 |
| 001 | GROUP | Group tent only area nonelectric | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Yes | Yes | Book loop GROUP, site 001 |
| 6A6B | MULT | Standard nonelectric | Not on record | Back-in | Not on record | No | Yes | Book loop MULT, site 6A6B |
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
- 6,751 ft
39.6667, -120.6578 in Sierra. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lakes Basin?
Sites at Lakes Basin are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/231963).
How many campsites does Lakes Basin have?
Lakes Basin has 11 campsites, including 3 tent sites and 1 group site. 2 sites are accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Lakes Basin?
Yes, 2 sites are designated accessible at Lakes Basin.
Does Lakes Basin have RV hookups?
No. Lakes Basin has no hookups.
Are there pull-through sites at Lakes Basin?
Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Lakes Basin; 6 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.
Are dogs allowed at Lakes Basin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lakes Basin.
Who manages Lakes Basin?
Lakes Basin is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Lakes Basin
Swimming nearby
The nearest swimming hole to Lakes Basin, in a straight line: Edwards Crossing (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
- 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 Sierra and campgrounds in Sierra.
Sources
- recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01