Letts Lake Campground sits in mid-elevation forest near Stonyford, offering free or very low-cost camping beside a small mountain lake managed by the U.S. Forest Service. The campground provides tent and RV sites with potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables, and operates seasonally during the warmer months. Visitors come for swimming, kayaking, trout fishing from a barrier-free pier, and exploring nearby dirt biking and off-road trails through the pines.
First-come, first-served campground with 42 campsites suitable for up to 30-foot camping trailers; on-site purchase and claim of sites required.
Weather and SeasonsBest season: summer. Summer offers warm, pleasant days (typically mid-70s to mid-80s°F) and cool nights (40s–50s°F), when the lake is at its most inviting for swimming, paddling, and launching small boats. Water service and trash collection are available and the barrier-free fishing pier and lakeside trail are fully accessible, making summer the peak time for trout fishing and family-friendly recreation. Expect the busiest weekends and holiday periods, so arrive early at this first-come, first-served campground.
Peak months: July, August, September, June
Avoid: December, January, February
Elevation4537 ft above sea level
Natural Features and SceneryThe campground sits within a pine and mixed conifer forest surrounding a 35-acre lake stocked with trout. A one-mile trail circles the shoreline, leading to a fully accessible fishing pier that extends over the water. The Big Springs Picnic Area occupies the opposite shore. Nearby fire damage has affected some surrounding areas, but reviewers report the campground itself remains scenic and peaceful. Motors aren't allowed on the lake, keeping the water quiet for kayaks and canoes.