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Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
FSU.S. Forest Service — California · Plumas National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Plumas National Forest |
| Location | California · Plumas National Forest · 39.97392, -121.01543 · Map |
| Sites | 17 public sites counted from the federal listing — 9 standard nonelectric; 8 equestrian nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 17 sites Water hookups at 0 of 17 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 17 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 17 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 25 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 8 sites · 30 ft: 0 sites · 35 ft: 0 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Sites are $15 per day; maximum stay limit is 14 days in a calander year Pay by cash or check using the provided fee envelopes or scan the QRCode and submit fees directly to REC.GOV (only works if the REC.gov app is already installed on your portable divice) Pay for your site in the middle of the campground near the information boards This campground will be managed by staff from May 16th, weather permitting, until September 28th. Bring your own water; No water is available at this campsite Trash is not provided at this campsite; take your trash home with you |
| Pets | Allowed at 15 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | N/A |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview Snake Lake is located at approximately 3900 ft in elevation and is about 8 miles from the quaint town of Quincy, CA. Upon arriving, you are greeted by a mixed pine and fir forest as well as the shallow, lilly pad filled Snake Lake. Easy access to multi use trails can be found within the Snake Lake Basin.
Recreation This campground is a hub of activity and hosts staging areas for mountain biking, equestrian, and OHV use. Play hard and respect everyones rights and activies. This is one of the only campgrounds that has use access to forest roads directly from the campground.
Facilities These improvements can be found at each campsite:
Fire pits Picnic tables Food storage locker Vault toilets
For the equestrian users there is a small corral and a ADA mounting ramp
Please use certified weed-seed-free feed for horses Please remove, scatter or bury manure piles left in corrals or while dispersed camping Use the provided corrals or hitching posts to stage horses; use high lines with tree saver straps to protect trees and minimize impact while dispersed camping
Natural Features Snake Lake is a shallow reservoir that promotes the growth of Lilly Pads. Swimming is not in the best interest of the user.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 283-0555. Nearby Attractions The hamlet town of Quincy hosts many activities during the warm summer months. Music festivals, the Plumas County Fair, and other random activities are within a quick drive from the campground.
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Trip Card — Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
California · Plumas National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | California · Plumas National Forest |
| Fees | Sites are $15 per day; maximum stay limit is 14 days in a calander year Pay by cash or check using the provided fee envelopes or scan the QRCode and submit fees directly to REC.… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 25 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 17 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10192152 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.