Accessible by a washboard road that requires about an hour of careful driving with a trailer, Whitehorse Campground sits within Plumas National Forest near Bucks Lake. The campground accommodates RVs up to 39 feet with water hookups available at $31 per night during its Memorial Day to Labor Day season.
The compact layout features 19 sites spread across forested and open terrain, with walking trails connecting directly to the campground. Bears frequent the area, particularly around the bear-proof dumpsters, so campers must secure all food and follow posted storage guidelines. Vault toilets receive daily service, and the camp host maintains the facilities regularly. Sarah J. notes "walking trails connect to the campground" and describes the proximity to Bucks Lake as a highlight.
The campground provides direct lake access for fishing, with multiple reviewers reporting good catches. Sites offer varying degrees of tree cover, and chipmunks and birds are commonly observed throughout the day. No dump station or fresh water refill is available on-site, requiring a 30-minute drive to town for these services.
Reservations are accepted for this small campground, which tends to have availability even on weekend nights. The location works well as a base for lake activities, though campers should plan for the challenging access road and come prepared with adequate supplies.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWhitehorse Campground is located in California near Meadow Valley
Directions
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.
Coordinates
39.8880556 N
121.1411111 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 43 min from Yuba City, CA
- 1 hr 43 min from Reno, NV
- 2 hrs 37 min from Redding, CA
