Haven Lake Campground
The campground opens for the 2026 season on May 22. Operates seasonally through November, weather permitting. First-come, first-served. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 30 at 2:19PM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Snow expected for elevations above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches, with up to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Minor accumulations of up to 3 inches possible down to 6000 feet. * WHERE...Northern Sierra above 7000 feet, including Highway 50 and Interstate 80. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially 7000 to 8000 feet Saturday, lowering to 6000 to 7000 feet Saturday night into Sunday. Heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening into Sunday. Light flurries possible down to 5000 feet on Saturday night into Sunday, but no accumulations expected below 6000 feet.
About
Haven Lake Campground is a small, primitive campground tucked into the scenic Lakes Basin Recreation Area of Plumas National Forest at 6,700 feet elevation. With just 4 campsites, it offers a quiet, uncrowded camping experience surrounded by breathtaking Sierra scenery and easy access to over 20 alpine lakes. Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and food locker. Vault toilets are provided, but there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Access to some campsites requires navigating rough unpaved roads, making this campground best suited for tent camping or smaller vehicles rather than large RVs. The Lakes Basin area is a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian activities. The campground operates seasonally from late May through November, weather permitting, and enforces a 14-day maximum stay with limits of 6 people and 2 vehicles per site.
Directions
Take Highway 89 southeast from Graeagle, California for 2 miles. Proceed south on Gold Lake Highway for approximately 12 miles. Just past Gold Lake and Goose Lake is the entrance to Haven Lake Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $25 - $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 836-2575 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Plumas NF Haven Lake Campground | |
| Plumas NF Alerts |
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