What are the nearby camping options for Topaz Lake?

West of Topaz Lake, campers can find hot springs and camping at Grover Hot Springs State Park, near Markleeville. Additional campgrounds can be found along the west fork of the Carson River and several small lakes near Kirkwood, a popular outdoor recreation destination with a ski resort. Or head along Highway 4 towards Arnold and Calaveras Big Tree State Park and find numerous forest service campgrounds in the Stanislaus National Forest. For backcountry options, head into the Mokelumne or Carson-Iceberg Wilderness areas. You can also explore different options for camping near Topaz Lake on Hipcamp.