Hutchins Group Campground
Closed — Closed for the winter season. The campground typically operates from late spring through fall, though specific opening dates vary by year.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest. The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
About
Hutchins Group Campground is a reservation-only facility located in the Bucks Lake Recreation Area of Plumas National Forest at 5,000-foot elevation. The campground features three large group sites, each accommodating up to 24 people and 8 vehicles, with both tent and RV camping options. The campground was severely impacted by the 2021 Dixie Fire, and subsequent timber salvage operations have left the area barren and hot with minimal natural shade. Each group site includes multiple picnic tables, campfire rings with grills, and bear boxes for food storage. A roving campground host is intermittently available. The campground is within walking distance of Bucks Lake, a 1,820-acre lake offering fishing, boating, and swimming opportunities. The nearby Sandy Point area provides the closest boat ramp, day use facilities, and showers. The Bucks Lake Wilderness and Pacific Crest Trail are easily accessible from the campground. Currently, there is no water available at the campground itself; campers must obtain water from nearby Sandy Point Day Use Area or Haskins Campground. A convenience store with gas, phone, and propane is located within five miles. The campground is operated by American Land & Leisure as a concessionaire for PG&E under Forest Service permit.
Directions
From Quincy, travel west 10 miles on Highway 162 (Oro-Quincy Highway) to Bucks Lake Dam Road. Turn left and continue 3 miles to the campground. From Oroville, travel east on Highway 162 for approximately 45 miles to Bucks Lake Dam Road, turn left, and continue 3 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $97 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| recinfo@pge.com | |
| Phone | +1 (530) 283-0555 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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