Blue Lake Group Campground
Closed — Closed for the season. Opens late May through early October. This is a reservable group site on Recreation.gov.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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Forest Fire Restrictions
There are No current Fire restrictions in placeFire Restrictions Have Been Lifted on the Modoc National Forest on September 28, 2025 - Fall is here, and cooler weather conditions have allowed the Modoc National Forest fire restrictions were lifted at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025. This…
High Wind Warning issued April 1 at 2:13PM PDT until April 2 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wind prone locations along US-395 from Janesville to the Nevada border may see gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
About
Blue Lake Group Campground is situated in the beautiful South Warner Mountains of the Modoc National Forest in a tranquil and remote area of northeastern California. Blue Lake was formed from a massive landslide several thousand years ago. Over time, the land filled up with water from snowmelt and rain where Blue Lake is today. Blue Lake is truly deep blue in color and remains ice cold even during the hottest days of summer. The campground is located on a gentle slope above the lake and is surrounded by mountain ridges scattered with ponderosa pine, Jeffrey pine, incense cedar, and aspen trees. The area experienced an intense wildfire in 2003, so many of the hillsides near Blue Lake are in the process of regenerating tree stands. Fortunately, the campground was saved from the fire, so there are plenty of big pine trees for shade. There is a 3-mile trail around the lake with a paved section, along with many opportunities to walk and bike around the paved campground roads and boat dock area. Several wilderness trailheads are within 6-15 miles from the site. The South Warner Wilderness has many trails offering a true solitude experience. Off-highway vehicle use is also a popular recreation activity in the neighboring area road systems. The lake is stocked by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and is a favorite for local anglers.
Directions
Head east from Likely, CA toward the Warner Mountains on Forest Service Road 64 (the Jess Valley Road) for approximately 8 miles. Take a right/south at the fork in the road towards Blue Lake Campground (still Road 64). Drive about 7 miles on this road. The turn-off to Blue Lake Campground will be on your right. The campground is about 2 miles from the turn-off. The group site is at the upper end of the loop adjacent to the camp host site past the fee station.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $70 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 36ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 279-8311 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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