Whitehorse Campground

About

Whitehorse Campground occupies a shaded setting among towering pines along Bucks Creek in the Plumas National Forest. At 5,500 feet elevation in the northern Sierra Nevada, the campground provides a cool retreat during summer months while remaining within easy reach of Bucks Lake, less than 3 miles away. The 19 campsites are distributed across two loops and include three equestrian sites without corrals. Each campsite features a paved parking spur ranging from 25 to 40 feet, a concrete picnic table, fire ring with grill, and bear-proof food storage locker. The campground received upgrades in 2024 with new tables and bear boxes at most sites. Facilities include vault toilets, potable water from spigots throughout the campground, and trash service. Sites 1-7 operate first-come-first-served with fee envelopes at the entrance; remaining sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. The Bucks Creek Loop Trail runs directly through the campground, offering hiking and horseback riding access to the Bucks Lake Wilderness and Pacific Crest Trail. Bucks Lake provides fishing, boating, and canoeing opportunities. The Bucks Lake Lodge nearby has a restaurant, bar, and store with fishing supplies and groceries. The Haskins Valley Store offers additional supplies and a deli.

Directions

From Quincy: Take Oroville-Quincy Highway west 15 miles to the campground on the left. Large RVs should take Oroville-Quincy Highway, turn left onto Big Creek Road, then right on Bucks Lake Road; campground on right. From Oroville: Take Oroville-Quincy Highway 162 East, turn left on Bucks Lake Road; campground on right.