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Lost Creek Group Campground, Shingletown, CA, 96088
Lat:40.561841143
Lng:-121.517718845
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National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 4, 2026
Campground
Lost Creek Group Campground
National Park ServiceCampground
Lost Creek Group Campground, Shingletown, CA, 96088
National Park ServiceLast Updated: August 4, 2026
Lost Creek Group Campground contains only group campsites. All sites are reservation-only. The campground is located five miles south of Manzanita Lake on the park highway. The campground offers easy access to Manzanita Lake, Devastated, and Summit Lake Areas.
All facility hours are subject to change due to weather, road status, or public safety. This page will be updated as much as possible to reflect current and projected hours / dates.
The park receives very little precipitation between July and September. Snow can linger on peaks into July and August, although the campground is usually snow-free by June. Lost Creek Campground is located at 5,700 feet elevation. Summertime high temperatures range from 69°F to 85°F and lows range from 35°F to 45°F.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Potable Water
Food Storage Lockers
From the Northwest Entrance, continue 6 miles south to the Lost Creek Group Campground.
Group campsite
Group campsite capacity is limited to a minimum of 10, a maximum of 25 people, and up to 6 vehicles or one bus/RV. Each group campsite is equipped with three picnic tables, three fire grates, three metal food lockers, and a parking area.
Wheelchair Access
Site are mostly flat and may be accessed by wheelchair. Vault toilets are wheelchair accessible.
Internet Information
No Internet.
Cell Phone Information
No cell service. Nearest signal is four miles away at the Chaos Jumbles pullout.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
RVs and trailers are allowed in all sites.
RV Maximum Length
40
Trailer Maximum Length
40
ADA Information
No ADA sites.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
Services including a dump station, showers, laundry, are available at the Manzanita Lake Camper Store, five miles away.
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