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Lightning Tree Campground Report

PLUMAS NATIONAL FOREST - BECKWOURTH RANGER DISTRICT, BLAIRSDEN

Lightning Tree Campground

Lightning Tree campground is located in beautiful Butte county in California and considered a small and boutique camping ground with only 16 sites. Part of the Plumas National Forest it's maintained by the dedicated team of rangers serving open grounds of California

Lightning Tree Campground Overview

Reservable

Yes

Pitches

16


Lightning Tree Campground Activities

A number of activities are available when staying at Lightning Tree campground to ensure plenty of outdoor air & fun such as:


  • Mountain Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Swimming

Lightning Tree Campground Location

Lightning Tree Campground Weather Conditions

Here is the latest weather conditions for today 21st Jan 2026 at Lightning Tree campground which are updated every few minutes to give the most accurate weather conditions.


Temp Min

25°F

Temp Now

49°F

Feels Like

49°F

Wind Speed Now

2MPH

Max Speed Max

2.9MPH

Wind Direction

SW°

Pressure

1022MB

Current Humidity

53°

Avg Humidity

86°

Visibility Now

9 Miles

Avg Visibility

6 Miles

UV Index Now

1.3

Highest UV Index

0.4

Sunrise

07:19 AM

Sunset

05:09 PM

Lightning Tree Campground Map

We've added a detailed Lightning Tree Campground Map to see where each site is located within the campground to help decide which suits your needs better with the amenities available for each site.

How To Get To Lightning Tree Campground?

Looking to get to Lightning Tree Campground take the following directions. From Reno, travel north on Highway 395 to Highway 70 and turn west to Portola. From Portola, take County Road 126 north for 7 miles, then County Road 112 to the east side of Lake Davis. Continue approximately 5 miles to the campground, which is on the left.

Contact Details For Lightning Tree Campground

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