Golden Trout
This campground has 15 first come sites. One of the sites is accessible and some sites can accommodate large groups. Campground amenities include water and vault toilets. Campsite amenities include picnic tables and fire ring. Stream fishing, day hiking, nature viewing and OHV riding are some of the local attractions.
More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California · accessible sites in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $15.00 overnight |
| Accessibility | all units have accessible features, one unit is fully accessible |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Plumas National Forest |
| Booking | This campground does not allow reservations. |
| Fees | $15.00 overnight |
| Rules | • 14 day limit • 6 people per campsite and • 2 vehicles per campsite • 14 day camping limit, • OHV riding is not allowed in the campground, • Bear Awareness |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Coordinates | 39.6050° N, 121.1390° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | DeMartini RV Sales ↗ | 27 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 29.7 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Durham Guns ↗ | 35.3 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 12.1 miDark Day Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 14.8 miOregon Creek Day Use Area ↗Day use
Public land it sits in
Plumas National Forest begins about 0.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.9 miPlumas National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,431,953 acres
- 10.9 miTahoe National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,181,139 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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Woodleaf HotelBuilding · Woodleaf · 6.7 mi
- Oregon Creek Covered BridgeStructure · North San Juan · 14.7 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Golden Trout?
No. Golden Trout is first-come, first-served. This campground does not allow reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Golden Trout?
$15.00 overnight
Source: Forest Service
Is Golden Trout open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
Can I bring an RV to Golden Trout?
Golden Trout is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
Are there accessible sites at Golden Trout?
All units have accessible features, one unit is fully accessible.
Source: Forest Service
What if Golden Trout is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sly Creek Recreation Area (1.9 mi, first-come), Madrone Cove Boat-In Campground (9.5 mi), and Carlton (9.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby