Established Camping
Snag Lake Campground
About
National Forest
Tahoe National Forest
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
A gem in a row of jewels
After a long day of riding, I headed towards Gold Lake, not knowing there were several, smaller lakes along this road. I choose Snag just because it seemed the least occupied. Just a few yards of gravel-travel and I was set. A camp on a rise, overlooking the water. Beautiful sunset with nearby thunderheads providing the bass notes. No potable water; so bring enough or boil/filter lake water. The pit toilet is of the older wooden-type, and shows it’s age. Bring TP, as both stalls were empty.
Bottom line....great dispersed camping ⛺️
Great free spot
Great free spot on Snag lake. Close to sardine lake and in the gold lake basin. Caught a bunch of catfish but no luck catching trout here. Not a lot of people camping here but it is first come first served.
Location
Snag Lake Campground is located in California
Directions
From Hwy 49 at Sierra City: Drive 4 1/2 miles to Bassett's Station. Turn left on Gold Lake Hwy. Continue for 5 miles to Snag Lake Campground.
Coordinates
39.67016756 N
120.62665318 W