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Upper Blue Lake Damsite Campground

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Location

Upper Blue Lake Damsite Campground is located in California

Directions

From Jct of Hwys 89 & 88, W 2.5 mi on Hwy 88 to Blue Lakes Rd, S 12 mi (R).

Coordinates

38.63077606 N
119.93930675 W

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Access

Drive-In
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Site Types

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Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
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Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

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Ichiro G.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 4, 2022

Great place to camp off the grid

Although we encountered a bear, still an amazing place to camp if you want to stay off the grid. I didn’t get phone service / signal at all and I have Verizon which is supposed to be one of the better carriers. Close to the water which means closer for fishing.

Site86

Month of VisitAugust

Michael M.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

father and son weekend

A great spot to enjoy the forest. really good fishing, and close to tons of hiking trails. Elevation is above 6000’ feet so typical mountain weather to be expected.....I.e. expect the unexpected thunderstorms or mountain winds.

Patricia O.

Guide

Reviewed May. 23, 2018

Best camping in Blue Lakes Basin

Situated at the north end of Upper Blue Lake, this is the farthest back of the campgrounds at the PG&E operated Blue Lakes Basin. The road is very bumpy in spots, 2WD is ok, just take it slow and go all the way past the other campgrounds to the end. Once there you will find nice, quiet and clean campsites nestled among the trees. It feels pretty remote. This is the kind of campground I like. There are about 25 sites with picnic table, fire ring, vault toilets, piped water. So you won't have too many neighbors.

There is access to the lake - fish, swim, kayak, etc. The Evergreen trail head is right at the edge of the campground. Before you hike it, stop in at the Carson Pass Ranger station where you can get a small booklet detailing the history of Summit City Canyon.

The trail on the other side of the lake goes up to Granite Lake and beyond to Grouse or Deadman's peak if you'd like a harder hike - and is lovely. There are so many other lakes and trails in the area. You will not get bored. Or catch the PCT.

Month of VisitSeptember