Penny Pines
Its 10 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $6 per night. Penny Pines is a National Forest campground near Upper Lake, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 10
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 3,691 ft
39.3006, -122.9303 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Penny Pines?
No. Penny Pines 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 Penny Pines?
Camping at Penny Pines costs Single Site: $6 per night.
How many campsites does Penny Pines have?
Penny Pines has 10 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Penny Pines?
No. Penny Pines has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Penny Pines?
Penny Pines is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Penny Pines
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Penny Pines, in a straight line: Orr Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 7
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $6 per night
- Sites
- 27
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $8 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Year-round
- Fee
- Free
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $16 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Upper Lake and campgrounds in Lake.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01