Lightning Tree

Overview

Lightning Tree Campground (5,800 feet) is one of three family-friendly campgrounds located in the Lake Davis Recreation Area. The lake was formed by damming Grizzly Creek in 1967. The purpose of the lake was to provide water for the town of Portola, improve area fishing and provide recreation opportunities.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Lightning Tree, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Lake Davis TrailTrailhead · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• PCT - California Section MHike · 91.1 mi long · Long-distance trail · 18.6 mi from camp

  A long-distance route from Hwy 49 to Hwy 70.

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Mountain biking

• Lone Rock (ca)Bike ride · 19.5 mi from campShow on map

Scenic sights

• Mount IngallsPeak · 8,340 ft · 7.8 mi from camp

  Mount Ingalls is a mountain located in the Northern Sierra Nevada in California. Wikipedia

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• Mudoim PeakPeak · 6,483 ft · 8.9 mi from campShow on map
• Marble Hot SpringsHot spring · 14.2 mi from campShow on map
• Frazier FallsWaterfall · 16.7 mi from campShow on map
• Fern FallsWaterfall · 16.8 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Johnsville Historic Ski BowlSkiing and snowshoeing · 14.9 mi from camp

  A ski area, operated by Plumas Ski Club.

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Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov. Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.