Snake Lake
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates through October 31 and reopens in spring. No snowplow services are provided in winter.
Winter Storm Warning issued April 9 at 11:46AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* WHAT...Heavy snow. 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. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft Friday night-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft late Saturday into Sunday. Heaviest snow rates and lowest snow levels will be Saturday afternoon through Sunday.
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
Snake Lake campground is located at approximately 3,900 feet elevation in the Meadow Valley area off Bucks Lake Road, about 8 miles from the town of Quincy. The campground features 17 sites total, with 8 designated equestrian sites equipped with corrals and an ADA mounting ramp. The shallow Snake Lake reservoir is filled with lily pads and offers fishing opportunities for bluegill, bass, and catfish, though swimming is not recommended. This multi-use campground is unique on the Mount Hough Ranger District as one of the only campgrounds allowing direct OHV trail access from the sites. The Snake Lake Basin provides easy access to multi-use trails for mountain biking, horseback riding, and OHV use. The setting is shaded by mixed pine and fir forest along the lakeside. The campground operates first-come, first-served with a $15 daily fee payable via envelope or app. No potable water or trash services are provided, so campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash. Vault toilets are available. Each site includes a fire pit, picnic table, and bear-proof food storage locker. Maximum stay is 14 days, with 6 people and 2 vehicles per site. Horses are allowed overnight in equestrian sites only, and certified weed-seed-free feed is required.
Directions
Located in the Meadow Valley area off Bucks Lake Road, approximately 8 miles northwest of Quincy.
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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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 283-0555 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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