Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp
Closed — Closed for the season as of October 31, 2025. The campground typically operates seasonally through October. In winter there are no restrooms, water, or garbage service, and no snowplow services are provided.
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
Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp is situated at approximately 3,900 feet elevation in the Meadow Valley area off Bucks Lake Road, about 8 miles from the town of Quincy. Visitors are greeted by a mixed pine and fir forest and the shallow, lily pad-filled Snake Lake. The campground features 17 total sites, with 8 designated equestrian sites equipped with corrals. There are no hookups available. Horses are allowed overnight in equestrian campsites only, and watering horses at the lake edge is prohibited for safety reasons; water may be bucketed for horses at the spillway. This campground serves as a hub for multiple recreational activities and hosts staging areas for mountain biking, equestrian use, and OHV camping. It is one of the only campgrounds in the area with direct access to forest roads and multi-use trails from the campground itself. Easy access to trails within the Snake Lake Basin makes it popular with outdoor enthusiasts. Activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, OHV use, and non-motorized boating. Swimming is not recommended due to the shallow, lily pad-filled nature of the lake. The campground operates seasonally and is managed by the Mount Hough Ranger District. Standard regulations include a 14-day camping limit, maximum of 6 people per site, and 2 vehicles per site. Campers should use weed-seed-free feed or pellets for horses and remove or scatter manure from corrals and campsites. In winter, there are no snowplow services. The nearby town of Quincy offers additional amenities and hosts various summer activities including music festivals and the Plumas County Fair.
Directions
From Quincy, CA, take Bucks Lake Road west for approximately 6 miles. Turn right onto Snake Lake Road and continue for about 2.5 miles to reach the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 283-0555 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
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