Gumboot Lake Cg-F
Gumboot Lake Cg-F is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 41.21334, -122.50943
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/stnf/recarea/?recid=6572
About Gumboot Lake Cg-F
The area on the north side of this shallow alpine lake is open for camping from June to October, depending on snow. There are at least 6 undeveloped sites (no tables) with user-created fire rings and a vault toilet. Bring your own water or purify the lake water. Suitable for tents and mid-size RV's or trailers. No fee. Usually opens around the end of May and closes due to snow by the first of November. This is one of three alpine lakes on the district that can be reached by passenger car. The lake sits in a broad open bowl surrounded by grassy areas and mixed conifer forest. A smaller lake lies only a short distance to the west. Fishing and non-motorized boating are the most popular activities. Hikers can drive 2 miles from the lake to the Gumboot Trailhead to access the Pacific Crest Trail. Views of Mt. Shasta and the Trinity Alps abound. It is an easy 2 ¿¿ miles (one-way) south on the PCT to view and explore the Seven Lakes Basin.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pilot Travel Centers LLC · 14 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Propane · 9.6 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 248 designated routes (435 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gumboot Campground | Free campsite | 0.1 mi | Free | — |
| Lake Helen | Private campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Toad Lake Cg | National forest campground | 4.9 mi | — | — |
| Gray Rock | National forest camping area | 6.7 mi | — | — |
| Castle Lake Campground | Private campground | 6.9 mi | — | — |
| Castle Lake Cg-F | National forest campground | 7.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.