Highland Lakes Upper Campground sits at 8,700 feet elevation near Upper and Lower Highland Lakes, offering 36 first-come, first-served tent sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets.

The campground provides direct access to fishing and non-motorized boating (5 mph speed limit) on both lakes, plus extensive hiking trails into the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness, though visitors should note the rough 4.

7-mile dirt road access and lack of potable water, cell service, and trash facilities. Open seasonally July 4–September 30, with nightly fees of $12–$30 and a 14-day maximum stay.