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Whitehorse Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Bucks Lake · California · Plumas National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Plumas National Forest |
| Location | Bucks Lake · California · Plumas National Forest · 39.88806, -121.14111 · Map |
| Sites | 19 public sites counted from the federal listing — 16 standard nonelectric; 3 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 19 sites Water hookups at 0 of 19 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 19 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 19 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 39 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 6 sites · 30 ft: 5 sites · 35 ft: 4 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 | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 19 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 1-530-283-0555 |
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 Whitehorse campground is located within three miles of Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding. Recreation Staying at the Whitehorse campground provides access to several activites located in the greater Bucks Lake area. Fishing, boating, and canoeing, as well as hiking are all activities that can be achieved by staying in this campground. There are walking trails to the lake. A hiking trail runs from the campground and provides access to the Bucks Lake Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail. Marinas and boat docks are also within a short drive as well as restaurants at the Lakeside Resort and Bucks Lake Lodge which will re-open under new management in the summer for 2025, weather permitting. Limited supplies and a deli are located at the Haskins Valley Store just a short drive away.
Facilities Your camping fees make a difference!!! In 2024 this campground recieved new concrete picnic tables and bear proof food storage lockers in most campsites. Vault toilets, water and trash services are on site as well.
Natural Features This campground is set in a fir and pine forest offering shade during the warm summer months. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is settled along a small creek that feeds into Bucks Lake.
Nearby Attractions The nearby Bucks Lake Lodge has a bar, restaurant and store offering fishing supplies and groceries.
Directions, from the listing
Physical Address: 14551 Bucks Lake Road, Bucks Lake, California
From Quincy: Take Oroville-Quincy Hwy west 15 miles to the campground which will be on your left. If you have a large RV you will need to take Oroville-Quincy Hwy, left onto Big Creek Road, right on Bucks Lake Road, and the campground will be on your right.
From Oroville: Take Oroville-Quincy Hwy 162 East. Left on Bucks Lake Road and campground will be on your right.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceMill Creek Campground (Plumas)
3 mi straight-line · CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceHutchins
3 mi straight-line · CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceSundew Campground (CA)
3 mi straight-line · CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceGrizzly Creek Campground (CA)
4 mi straight-line · California
Trip Card — Whitehorse Campground
Bucks Lake · California · Plumas National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Bucks Lake · California · Plumas National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 39 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 19 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234738 · 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.