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Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground

Graeagle, California · 6,414 ftIn Plumas National Forest

Photos: J. Bradeen, USFS

Wildfire 36 mi E: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
Freerecreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
13From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
6,414 ft1,955 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
From Jul 14From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Sites13

Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.

From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out.

Amenities

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  • Campfires allowed

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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About

Overview

Gold Lake 4x4 campground in northeast Plumas County, CA lies at 6,400 feet in elevation within the Plumas National Forest. The mountains, forest and lake setting provide a picturesque landscape for relaxation, adventure and exploration.

A popular location with access to the backcountry, visitors should carefully review what this facility provides. This campground is not a luxury destination and may not meet your comfort level. This is a rustic campground with no utilities, water, hookups, trash service, or restroom facilities. Campers must pack out all their sanitation and trash. Families may decide one of the other campgrounds nearby is better suited to meet their needs and expectations.

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • TueSunny53°32°
  • WedSunny, 1% chance of rain62°39°
  • ThuSunny62°39°
  • FriSunny68°41°
  • SatSunny64°39°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

3 OpenStreetMap entries in Graeagle share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

39.66898, -120.66239
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Graeagle
Park
Plumas National Forest

Data from OpenStreetMap, Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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