Lower Bucks
Closed — Closed for the season. Typically opens around Memorial Day weekend and operates through early October. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations.
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
Lower Bucks Campground is a rustic lakeside retreat located on the shores of Bucks Lake in the Plumas National Forest. The campground features just 7 shady sites positioned along the lakeshore, providing an intimate camping experience in a high mountain setting. Bucks Lake is surrounded by the Bucks Lake Wilderness on one side and recreation residences and resorts on the other, offering a blend of wilderness scenery and convenient access to supplies and services. This campground is particularly popular with hunters and those seeking a quieter alternative to the larger developed campgrounds in the area. Each site includes a bear box for secure food storage, reflecting the active wildlife in the region. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations available. Recreation opportunities abound at Lower Bucks. The lake provides excellent fishing, motorized and non-motorized boating, and swimming. OHV trail riding is accessible from the area, and the nearby Bucks Lake Wilderness offers backcountry hiking opportunities. Boat rentals and supplies are available at nearby resorts. Campers should come prepared with their own water supply and be ready for primitive conditions, as the campground lacks potable water and restrooms.
Directions
Located 32 miles northeast of Oroville on Oroville-Bucks Lake Road, or 17 miles west of Quincy on Oroville-Bucks Lake Road.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 283-0555 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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