town.gold lake

By far one of the most scenic lakes regions in California, Gold Lake is part of the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Way north of Tahoe! Plenty of fishing, camping & hiking trails in this part of the forests. Northern Sierra or Gold Country North, since Historic Hwy 49 ends nearby. Gold Lake Highway is closed in winter, but the snowmobiles have access. Cross country skiing & snow shoeing are also great here.

elevation: 6409'

population: 10

zip code: 96103

Mountain

terrain:
snow melt, alpine lakes between granite & volcanic mountains

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location:
Sierra County
N of Sierra City
off Hwy 49; near Hwy 89 & 70

recreation:

backpacking

biking

camping

fishing

kayaking

snow skiing

mountain biking

Frazier Falls

snowmobiling

horseback riding

bird watching

lake ice skating

off-roading

stargazing

wildflowers

snow sledding

cabin rentals

river rafting

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Lakes Basin Recreation Area

Plumas Eureka State Park

Tahoe National Forest

Plumas National Forest

Frazier Falls

Haskell Peak (8107' elev)

gold lake campgrounds

Lakes Basin Campground
Gold Lake Campground
Goose Lake Campground
Haven Lake Campground
Sardine Lake Camping
Salmon Creek Camping
Sierra Campground - Hwy 49 N
Gold Lake 4x4 Campground
Berger Camp @ Packer Lake
Ross Campground
Packsaddle @ Packer Lake
Snag Lake Campground

description:
Pristine Northern Sierra Lake; the Gold Lake region, or Lakes Basin Recreation Area is a series of small, angelic, snow melt lakes surrounded by granite mountain peaks. Where the Sierra Nevada granite rock meets the volcano Cascade Range.

Located on the border of Tahoe & Plumas National Forests, with the impressive spires, Sierra Buttes, towering over the lake landscape. This is headwaters to the Yuba river watershed. Far north gold country, N of California Hwy 49.

A number of small seasonal cabin resorts dot the landscapes between creeks, pines, waterfalls, with at least 10 small crystal clear blue lakes & granite peaks as the backdrop. Summer is fishing, hiking & mountain biking; Winter cross country skiing, ice skating & snowmobile haven.

nearby towns:
Sierra City
Sierraville
Portola
Downieville
Clio
Graeagle
Blairsden
Quincy

local links:

Sierra County Chamber of Commerce
https://sierracountychamber.com/

Lakes Basin Hiking Photos
Bassetts Station
Cabins at Gold Lake Lodge
Elwell Lake Lodge
Sierra Buttes Hiking Map (NatGeo)
Lodging @ Gold Lake
Plumas National Forest Map
Tahoe National Forest Map
Mini Gold Lake Hike @ Bucks Lk
Yuba River
Feather River
Tahoe Forest Rd #54
Granite Terrain of Lakes Basin
Sardine Lake California
Ice Skating Gold Lake (VIDEO)
Fern Falls Overlook Trailhead
Mills Peak Trail
Sierra Buttes Trailhead

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