Lightning Tree Campground Plumas National Forest California

Lightning Tree Overview

Lightning Tree Campground is located in the Plumas National Forest on Lake Davis and has 40 sites for tents, trailers and RVs. Each campsite also has a table, fire ring and grill. There are many larger sites (many doubles) and 3 pull through sites (30, 34 and 36). Chances are your site will have some nice shade from the towering pines trees throughout the campground.  Quite a few sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there are about 40 overflow campsites near the boat ramp at Mallard Cove.

The campground has drinking water and vault toilets. There are no showers, but you can grab one over at Grasshopper Flat campground. There is also a sanitation dump station is about 1/4 mile from Grasshopper Flat. Campers can stay up to 14 days. There’s a 2 vehicle and 6 person limit per campsite. Firewood is also available for sale at the campground.

Lightning Tree – Area Recreation

Lake Davis has 4,000-acre feet and 32 miles of shoreline for visitors to enjoy. On the water recreation includes boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking swimming and other water sports.  On the land you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, picnicking, hunting and wildlife viewing.  The winter months are also popular for ice fishing, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing.

The two other campgrounds at Lake Davis are Grizzly Campground and Grasshopper Flat Campground.

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Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Drinking Water
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Restrooms (Vault Toilets)

Activities

• Beach
• Biking
• Bird Watching
• Boating
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Cross Country Skiing
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Ice Fishing
• Kayaking
• Lake
• Mountain Biking
• Nature Trails
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Snowmobiling
• Snowshoeing
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Walking Trails
• Wildlife Viewing
• Winter/Snow Sports