Whitehorse

Summary

Whitehorse Campground is located in the northern Sierra Mountains, close to Bucks Lake and several recreational activities such as fishing, boating, horseback riding, and hiking. There are 19 campsites, with 16 non-electric and 3 equestrian non-electric sites. The campground offers vault toilets, drinking water, fire rings, and picnic tables. It is situated in an area of fir and pine trees and a small creek leading to Bucks Lake. Nearby attractions include the Bucks Lake Lodge with a bar, restaurant and store.

Overview

Whitehorse campground is located within three miles of Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding.

Recreation

Bucks Lake provides fishing, boating, and canoeing. There are walking trails to the lake. A hiking trail runs from the campground and provides access to Buck Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail which runs adjacent to the campground.

Facilities

There are 19 total campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, 16 of which are standard non-electric sites and three are equestrian non-electric sites. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There are vault toilets and drinking water is available. Sites are walk-up May 24, 2019 thru June 30, 2019. Sites may be reserved July 1, 2019 thru September 8, 2019.

Natural Features

Whitehorse is set in fir and pine trees offering shade during the warm summer months. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is settled along a small creek that feeds into Bucks Lake.

Nearby Attractions

The nearby Bucks Lake Lodge has a bar, restaurant and store offering fishing supplies and groceries.