Sundew Campground sits on the shore of Bucks Lake in Plumas National Forest, accessible by both car and boat. The lake supports fishing and boating, and a few hiking trails are within reach of the sites. Spots closest to the water fill quickly, especially on summer weekends, so arriving early matters. The campground runs from Memorial Day through Labor Day, with drinking water, trash service, and firewood available on-site. Toilets here have drawn consistent praise from reviewers. Campers with dogs can also explore dog-friendly camping near Plumas National Forest in the surrounding area. Nearby, Lower Bucks Campground provides an overflow option if Sundew is full.
Description
Overview
Sundew campground is located at 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
The greater Bucks Lake area provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and canoeing. The boat ramp at Shady Point provides a boat dock to launch boats, showers, and day use picnicing. Hiking trails are only a short drive away with trailheads located in the Mill Creek Campground, Mill Creek Trailhead on the way to Bucks Summit, and at Bucks Summit where the PCT or Bucks Creek Loop trail are located.
Facilities
Sundew is nestled within a fir and pine tree forest offering shade during the hot summer days, and cooling things off as night falls. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is located along the western shore of Bucks Lake, thus providing easy access to water recreation activities.
Natural Features
Sundew is nestled within a fir and pine tree forest offering shade during the hot summer days, and cooling things off as night falls. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is located along the western shore of Bucks Lake, thus providing easy access to water recreation activities.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (916) 386-5164.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Reservations are not available for this site. This campground is managed and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). All campsites at this campground are available on a first-come first-served basis. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. In the Bucks Lake Area, reservations can be made for Whitehorse and Hutchins Campgrounds on www.recreation.gov, or Haskins Valley Campground, owned and operated by PG&E, at https://recreation.pge.com/reservation/camping/?parentidno=103&showsites=y. For more information on other sites that can be reserved on the Plumas National Forest please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas/recreation/camping-cabins.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSundew Campground is located in California near Meadow Valley
Coordinates
39.9008 N
121.2021 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 37 min from Chico, CA
- 1 hr 48 min from Yuba City, CA
- 2 hrs 2 min from Reno, NV
- 2 hrs 41 min from Redding, CA
