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Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area

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Whitehorse Campground in the Bucks Lake Recreation Area is situated within the Plumas National Forest, featuring forested terrain and a nearby lake. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Campers can explore Bucks Lake and nearby hiking trails, offering opportunities for outdoor activities and nature exploration.

Description

US Forest Service

Plumas National Forest

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.

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Location

Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area is located in California

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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

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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  • Standard (Tent/RV)
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Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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4 Reviews

Ty G.
Reviewed Jun. 17, 2025

Nice place

We spent the weekend here and camp host were great. Bathrooms were clean. Only downside was no dump or fresh water and it’s a 30+ minute drive to town. Biggest downfall of this area is the hour long drive with a trailer down the wash board road. Other than that everything was great. Fishing was good. Clean camp.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area by Ty G., June 17, 2025
  • Review photo of Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area by Ty G., June 17, 2025
  • Review photo of Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area by Ty G., June 17, 2025
Sarah J.
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2020

Everything we wanted! Solitude and nature.

The campgrounds is small, which was perfect. A total of 19 spaces, but on a Sunday night there were only 5 filled spaces. Trees and birds! Chipmunks! Walking trails connect to the campground! What a delight and right near Bucks Lake! 

It is bear country, and the campsite was visited by a bear at night. Just one night, when the night before the dumpsters were emptied. The bear messed with the campground dumpster but left everything else alone.  All the garbage goes into bear proof dumpsters. Don't leave it out in cans. Those are labeled PLASTIC and CANS.  Just do what they say- and keep your food stuffed locked up. Head the warnings- right? The bear, after speaking to the host, is well known locally. They have watched it grow up.

Someone reviewed poorly because of vault toilets. Maybe they have never been camping. Vault toilets are very common and a non-issue. Sure they don't smell like an indoor bathroom- but these were serviced every day! Not a concern. They work for what you need them to do. And there was even toilet paper stocked!

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area by Sarah J., July 30, 2020
Trisha V.
Reviewed Jul. 16, 2020

No good!

Bathrooms had a horrific smell, trash overflowed the receptacles all four days we were there; not to mention the huge “bear country” signs to make sure trash is properly disposed of, but the ranger just drove by it multiple times with her truck bed empty. It’s right by the main road/interstate; large trees are placed in front of the camp area..I’m assuming so a car will hit the tree and offer sometime of protection?! Yikes. We made the best of it but we will not be back. I’ve heard of other great sites around bucks lake and will be sure to check those for the future.

Erin C.
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2018

Peaceful in loop A

Clean campground, great fishing, and nice trail around lake. Kids love camping here. Bathrooms are kept clean and stocked 2-3x a day. We have done both tent only and loop A and don’t have many complaints. Spacing in tent only is cramped but that’s it.

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  • Review photo of Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area by Erin C., July 23, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area has water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area?

Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 39 feet.

Are fires allowed at Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Whitehorse Campground - Bucks Lake Recreation Area does not have wifi.

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