Free Camping Collection
Dispersed Camping
Loch Leven Lakes
About
USDA Forest Service
Tahoe National Forest
The Loch Leven begins at Placer County Road Pla-9140-2 and ends at High Loch Leven Lake.
At the south end of lower Loch Leven, a trail junction continues left to middle and high Lochs, or right to Salmon Lake.
Fishing is generally good, and camping is dispersed throughout the basin. Campfire permits are required for campfires, backpacking stoves, BBQs, and lanterns.
Location
Loch Leven Lakes is located in California
Directions
The trail begins one-eighth mile east of the Big Bend Fire Station on old U.S. 40 (Big Bend exit off I-80). A restroom is available at the trailhead. The trail begins across the road from the parking area. Trail Length: 1.1 miles to railroad tracks 2.5 miles to 1st lake Salmon Lake trail 2.8 miles to 2nd lake 3 miles to Cherry Point trail 3.6 miles to Upper Loch Leven
Coordinates
39.28567488049433 N
120.49747371503742 W
Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
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Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires