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Gold Lake OHV Camp
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Plumas National Forest, Gold Lake, Little Gold Lake, Goose Lake, Haven Lake, Summit Lake, Gold Lake 4x4 Campground, Beckwourth Ranger District |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This remote 4x4 trail is about five miles long and begins at Gold Lake Camp and heads west, winding past several small lakes. The trail is rugged and is covered with loose chunk rock. All vehicles are permitted but the trail is best explore in a Jeep, ATV or UTV.
Camping is only permitted at Gold Lake Camp, which has 16 sites, each with a picnic table, fire ring and food storage lockers. The campground is open year-round but there is no water or garbage removal services. Both campground and trail are open year-round, and during winter months snowmobiles are permitted.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted year round |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) permitted at Gold Lake Campground |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) permitted at Gold Lake Campground |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $0.00 RV: $0.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Sierra City, CA | ||
| Address | Gold Lake Road, Sierra City, CA 96125 | ||
| From: Truckee, CA
1) Take Hwy 89 North about 45 miles 2) Turn left (west) onto Gold Lake Hwy, continue 9 miles 3) Turn right onto Gold Lake Road, campground entrance is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Plumas National Forest - Beckwourth Ranger District 23 Mohawk Hwy, P.O. Box 7 Blairsden, CA 96103 (530) 836-2575 mailroom_r5_plumas@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 3,000 acres (5 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 6400 to 7100 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  None | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | None | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Mostly | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some |
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KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Sierra City, CA | |
| Diesel | Sierra City, CA | |
 Water | Sierra City, CA | |
 RV Hookup | Sierra City, CA | |
 RV Disposal | Sierra City, CA | |
| Campground | Sierra City, CA | |
 Conv Store | Sierra City, CA |
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