Established Camping
Hutchins Group Campground
Hutchins Group Campground is located near Quincy, CA, in the Plumas National Forest. The area features forested terrain with elevations that can affect temperatures, ranging from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic Feather River and Bucks Lake, offering opportunities for fishing and boating.
Description
US Forest Service
Plumas National Forest
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
Bucks Lake provides fishing, boating, and canoeing. There are walking trails to the lake. A hiking trail runs from the campground and provides access to Buck Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail which runs adjacent to the campground.
Facilities
There are 20 total campsites suitable for RV and tent camping, standard non-electric sites Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There are vault toilets and drinking water is available.
Natural Features
Sundew is set in fir and pine trees offering shade during the warm summer months. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is settled along Bucks Lake.
Location
Hutchins Group Campground is located in California
Directions
From downtown Quincy, take the Buycks 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.
Coordinates
39.90200023 N
121.20002618 W
Access
Stay Connected
- WiFiAvailable
- VerizonFair
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Pets