Recreation area

Cave Lake Campground

California — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Campground at Cave Lake is little used and the perfect place for a week-end or week long getaway.

Getting there

From Lakeview, Oregon go south 14 miles on US Hwy 395 and into California to County Road 2. Turn east on County Road 2 and continue for 7 miles to the campground. From Alturas travel north on US Hwy 395 approximately 38 miles to County Road 2. Turn east on County Road 2 and continue for 7 miles to the campground.

Activities

  • PICNICKING
  • AUTO TOURING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Cave Lake Campground doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby California campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.