Bucks Lake Recreation Area sits within Plumas National Forest, managed by the US Forest Service, and is positioned near the lake that shares its name. Pets are not permitted here. Nearby alternatives include Sundew Campground, roughly a mile away, for campers who need different amenities or want to compare options in the area. Reservations and seasonal access conditions are worth confirming with the Forest Service before heading out.
Description
Bucks Lake is located on Oroville-Bucks Lake Road, 17 miles southwest of Quincy or 32 miles northeast of Oroville. Bucks Lake is a high mountain lake surrounded by the Bucks Lake Wilderness on one side and recreation residences/resorts on the other side. The area offers year-round recreation opportunities, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Showers are available nearby at Sandy Point Day Use / Boat Launch.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBucks Lake Recreation Area is located in California near Meadow Valley
Directions
Getting there From downtown Quincy, take the Bucks Lake Rd. for 17 miles. From Oroville, you have the choice of two alternate routes. You can either take Hwy 70 east through the Feather River Canyon to Quincy and then follow the Bucks Lake Rd. to the lake. Or, from Oroville, take Oroville Dam Blvd., turn right on Olive/ Hwy 162 and follow it to the lake. This route is only open during the summer months after the road is plowed. Call ahead for road status.
Coordinates
39.89100061 N
121.18500018 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 40 min from Yuba City, CA
- 1 hr 48 min from Reno, NV
- 2 hrs 33 min from Redding, CA
