Lower Bucks
Currently closed for the season. Expected to open May 22, 2026, conditions permitting. Operates first-come, first-served from approximately Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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…
About
Lower Bucks Campground offers a primitive camping experience on the scenic shores of Bucks Lake, a high mountain lake in Plumas National Forest. The campground features 7 shady, lakeside sites that provide direct access to the water and proximity to the Bucks Lake Wilderness. Each site is equipped with a bear box for food storage, essential in this black bear habitat. This is a minimalist campground with no restrooms and no potable water, so campers must be fully self-sufficient. The trade-off is a quieter, more secluded experience compared to the larger developed campgrounds in the Bucks Lake Recreation Area. The campground is popular with hunters in season. Nearby resorts offer supplies, boat rentals, and other services. The area provides excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking into the Bucks Lake Wilderness, and wildlife viewing.
Directions
Located 32 miles northeast of Oroville on Oroville-Bucks Lake Road, or 17 miles west of Quincy on Oroville-Bucks Lake Road.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 283-0555 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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