Haven Lake Campground
Haven Lake Campground has 4 campsites that include table, fire ring, food locker, vault toilets and parking. Access to some campsites is via rough unpaved roads. Some of the features of this area include breathtaking scenery and over 20 scenic lakes for hiking, biking and equestrian enjoyment.
More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Plumas National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations are not available |
| Fees | Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only |
| Rules | 14 day camping limit. 6 people per campsite. 2 vehicles per campsite. OHV riding is not allowed. Store all food, trash and scented items appropriately - Be Bear Aware |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.6722° N, 120.6304° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedPnf Rx
25 mi from the campground
- PrescribedPnf North Quincy Wcsl Rx
26 mi from the campground
- PrescribedTnf East Zone Rx Fire Support
27 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLoafer Creek Dwr Vmp Rx
44 mi from the campground · 68 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 24.5 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Upcycled Adventures ↗ | 30.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | DeMartini RV Sales ↗ | 38.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
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Video
July 2020: A Drive Through Review of Camper's Haven Family Campground
Worth a stop
- 1.4 miSalmon Lake -Boat Ramp Boating Site ↗Boat launch
- 3.6 miPacker Lake - Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 4.8 miSierra Valley Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
- 7.5 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miGold Lake Highway ↗6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.3 miGold Lake Highway ↗8 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.5 miChurch Meadow Loop1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miChurch Meadow Loop1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miMills Peak2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 0.7 miHoward ↗5.6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Tahoe National Forest, which overlaps Plumas National Forest.
- inTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 acres
- inPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Haven Lake Campground?
No. Haven Lake Campground is first-come, first-served. Reservations are not available Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Haven Lake Campground?
Call the Beckwourth Ranger District for information. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only. Senior and Access passes are honored for single campsites only
Source: Forest Service
Is Haven Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Haven Lake Campground have?
4 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Haven Lake Campground?
Haven Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Haven Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Snag Lake Campground (0.2 mi, first-come), Goose Lake Campground (0.4 mi, first-come), and Gold Lake Campground (0.9 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby