Gold Lake Boat Ramp
Downieville, Sierra County
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 35 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-927-7878
Gold Lake Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Gold Lake in California, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Gold Lake covers about 484 acres.
3 public launches
Today
Before you launch in California
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Counties: Sierra County
Ramps and launches
Gold Lake 4 X 4 Campground
Downieville, Sierra County
- Nearest town
- 35 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · 530-836-2575
Directions: From Reno, NV, take US 395 north. At Halleluiah Junction go west 32 miles on Highway 70 to Blairsden. Take the Highway 89 turnoff south 3.5 miles to Gold Lake Highway. Proceed southwest on Gold Lake Highway, 9.1 miles to Gold Lake Campground Road. Follow the signs to the 4X4 staging area, the campground is approximately 2 miles further down the OHV road. From Hwy 80 (Truckee) take Highway 89 north
Lakes Basin
Downieville, Sierra County
- Nearest town
- 34 mi from Truckee
Managed by USDA Forest Service · CAMPGROUND/CAMPSITE STATUS CALL (530) 832-1076
Directions: In Graeagle, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 89 and Forest Rt. 24 (Gold Lakes directional sign), turn onto Rt. 24 and go 6.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right onto the single-lane road and proceed 0.3 miles. The campground will be on the right.