Highland Lakes Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Custom Search   Highland Lakes Campground in Stanislaus National Forest opens from June to October. The campground has 2 loops across the road from each other. Activities you can do here are for example, trout fishing, boating, canoeing, picnicking, horseback riding, nature viewing, backpacking and hiking. The area is quite popular for gorgeous wild flowers during August and September. It is important to note for folks with RV's and trailers that the access road is quite steep       and winding. Primitive campgrounds such as Highland Lakes Campground can be demanding to get to, but they are lovely. You could experience nature at its best at primtive campgrounds like Highland Lakes Campground. As expected   amenities are few in a primitive campground like this, and the natural loveliness at this primitive campground is fine. Highland Lakes Campground is a nice camp ground to use as a base while enjoying the Northern Sierra Nevada. Some activities here at Highland Lakes Campground are fishing, hiking, swimming, and whitewater paddling, so you won’t run out of things to do. As long as you love the outdoors you will love California. Alright, time to get out and       breathe some fresh air, time to get out, and Highland Lakes Campground in California is a really pleasant spot to spend some time. Highland Lakes Campground is a top pick campground with the people from Markleeville. Such   a tremendous pick of attractions and all the outdoors recreation are certain to keep you coming back time and again. Lots of people stay here so they can go to Grover Hot Springs State Park. There's a perfect class V+ segment of whitewater nearby on Mokelumne River - North Fork, the 24.9-mile-from-start-to-finish Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir section.   Map and Contact Info Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood 21 miles away    Super 8 Gardnerville/Minden, Gardnerville 21 miles away        Outdoors Recreation Near Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada Outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada, the metro area neareast to Highland Lakes Campground. Find info on campgrounds, marinas, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater, golf courses and more. Hotels and Campgrounds Near Highland Lakes Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California   California Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in California Alpine County Campgrounds Complete list of all campgrounds in Alpine County Books about campgrounds in California List of books available on Amazon.com about campgrounds in California. 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Map Detailed Map Contact Info Phone, Email, Address, GPS coordinates Weather Local weather forecast All Alpine County Campgrounds All California Campgrounds These outdoors activities are available near Highland Lakes Campground.   Campgrounds Near Highland Lakes Campground: Bloomfield Campground, Alpine County, 3 miles away Arnot Branch Campground, Alpine County, 5 miles away Sand Flat Campground, Alpine County, 5 miles away Peaceful Pines Campground, Alpine County, 5 miles away Clark Fork Campground, Alpine County, 5 miles away Hermit Valley Campground, Alpine County, 6 miles away Wolf Creek California - Eldorado National Forest, Placerville, 7 miles away   Hotels Near Highland Lakes Campground: Kirkwood Mountain Resort, Kirkwood , 21 miles away Super 8 Gardnerville/Minden, Gardnerville , 21 miles away BEST WESTERN Topaz Lake Inn, Gardnerville , 21 miles away Historian Inn, Gardnerville , 25 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites MINDEN, Minden , 25 miles away Carson Valley Inn, Minden , 25 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Minden, Minden , 26 miles away   Trails Near Highland Lakes Campground: Pacific Crest Trail - section 13, overlapping County , 5 miles away, 66 hiking miles, 3818 feet elevation difference Charity Valley Trail, Alpine County , 12 miles away, 4.5 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference Burnside Lake Trail, Alpine County , 12 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2762 feet elevation difference Silver King Trail, Alpine County , 14 miles away,  23.6 hiking miles, 1976 feet elevation difference Corral Valley Trail, Alpine County , 14 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 756 feet elevation difference Emigrant Trail, Alpine County , 15 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 463 feet elevation difference Early Emigrant and Indian Trail, Mono County , 20 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 2323 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Highland Lakes Campground: Bear Valley, California , 16 miles away, 1900 foot drop, 11 lifts, 67 runs Dodge Ridge, California , 19 miles away, 1600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 59 runs Kirkwood, California , 21 miles away, 2000 foot drop, 15 lifts, 65 runs Sierra at Tahoe, California , 25 miles away, 2212 foot drop, 12 lifts, 46 runs Heavenly, California , 26 miles away, 3500 foot drop, 31 lifts, 94 runs Homewood, California , 41 miles away, 1650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 56 runs Diamond Peak, Nevada , 42 miles away, 1840 foot drop, 6 lifts, 30 runs Granlibakken, California , 43 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 1 runs Mt. Rose, Nevada , 46 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 8 lifts, 60 runs Badger Pass, California , 46 miles away, 540 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs   Whitewater Near Highland Lakes Campground: Mokelumne River - North Fork, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 24.9 miles long (Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 10 miles away, Class III - 7.3 miles long (Cave Rock to Hangman's Bridge) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 11 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to CA-NV border) Carson River - East Fork, Alpine County , 11 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Hangman's Bridge to Gardnerville)   Public Lands Near Highland Lakes Campground: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA , 50 miles away Grover Hot Springs State Park, California , 12 miles away Echo Canyon State Park, Nevada , 16 miles away Stanislaus National Forest, California , 18 miles away Washoe Meadows State Park, California , 26 miles away   Lakes Near Highland Lakes Campground Mosquito Lake, Alpine County , 7 miles away Sword Lake, Alpine County , 10 miles away Duck Lake, Alpine County , 12 miles away Burgson Lake, Tuolumne County , 12 miles away Wheeler Lake, Alpine County , 12 miles away