Lakes Basin Campground
Lakes Basin Campground
Lakes Basin Campground sits at 6,400 feet in the Gold Lakes Basin with 25 campsites accommodating tents, trailers, and small RVs, plus a group tent site and double-family site.
The campground offers vault toilets, potable water, picnic tables, and fire rings, with nearby access to over 20 glacial lakes via hiking trails and boating opportunities at Gold Lake just 2 miles away.
Peak season runs mid-June through late September with reservations available through Recreation. gov; shoulder season (September) offers first-come, first-served sites at lower rates.
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