California / Plumas County / Plumas National Forest

Whitehorse Campground

Closed — Closed for the season due to winter conditions. The campground typically operates from late spring through fall, weather permitting.

About

Whitehorse Campground is situated at 5,500 feet elevation in the northern Sierra Mountains, nestled in a shady fir and pine forest along Bucks Creek. The campground offers 19 sites, including 3 designated equestrian campsites, making it popular with horseback riders. The Bucks Creek Loop Trail passes directly through the campground, providing immediate hiking and riding opportunities, with connections to the Bucks Lake Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail. Located within 3 miles of Bucks Lake, campers have easy access to fishing, boating, canoeing, and swimming. Marinas and boat docks are a short drive away. Walking trails connect the campground to the lake. The campground received upgrades in 2024 including new concrete picnic tables and bear-proof food storage lockers at most sites. The area is known for year-round recreation, though the campground operates seasonally. Sites 1-7 are available first-come, first-served, while the remaining sites can be reserved through Recreation.gov. Bears are active in the area, and campers should utilize the food storage lockers provided. Limited supplies are available at the nearby Haskins Valley Store, with additional services at Bucks Lake Lodge and Lakeside Resort.

Directions

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

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