Summary
The campground has 22 campsites with basic amenities like picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water. The area offers plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and boating. Nearby points of interest include the Desolation Wilderness, Caples Lake, and Silver Lake. The campground operates on a first-come-first-serve basis, and the best time to visit is during the summer months from June to August when the temperatures are pleasant with an average high of 78°F and a low of 45°F at night. The campground is closed during the winter months due to heavy snowfall.
Nearby Campgrounds
Lower Blue Lake campgroung (PG&E)
Lower Blue Lake
Middle Creek/Expansion
Upper Blue Lake Dam
Upper Blue Lake
Lost Campings
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Related Links
Nearby Snowpack Depths
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BLUE LAKES
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LOST LAKE SNOTEL
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FORESTDALE CREEK
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CARSON PASS
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Headwaters In Sec 2, T9N, R18E To Confluence With Mokelumne River
Highway 4 To Salt Springs Reservoir
Centerville Flat To Hangman'S Bridge
Headwaters In Sec 15,T10N, R17E To Confluence With Silver Fork Of American River
Source Sec 24, T6N, R21E To Centerville Flat
Blue Lakes
Evergreen Lake
Caples Lake
Highland Lakes
Silver Lake (Kirkwood)