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Snake Lake Campground

Snake Lake Campground near Quincy, CA, is surrounded by forested terrain with a mix of pine and fir trees. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, providing varied seasonal experiences. Campers can explore nearby attractions like Plumas National Forest and Bucks Lake, offering hiking and water activities.

Description

National Forest

Plumas National Forest

Overview

Snake Lake is located at approximately 3900 ft in elevation and is about 8 miles from the quaint town of Quincy, CA. Upon arriving, you are greeted by a mixed pine and fir forest as well as the shallow, lilly pad filled Snake Lake.__Easy access to multi use trails can be found within the Snake Lake Basin.

Recreation

This campground is a hub of activity and hosts staging areas for mountain biking, equestrian, and OHV use.__Play hard and respect everyones rights and activies. This is one of the only campgrounds that has direct access to forest roads directly from the campground.

Natural Features

Snake Lake is a shallow resouviour that promotes the growth of Lilly Pads. Swimming is not in the best interest of the user.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 283-0555.

Nearby Attractions

The hamlet town of Quincy hosts many activities during the warm summer months. Music festivals, the Plumas County Fair, and other random activities are within a quick drive from the campground.

Fee Info

Camping fees are $15 per night for standard rate Pay for your site in the middle of the campground near the information boards All sites are first come/ first serve

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Location

Snake Lake Campground is located in California

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Coordinates

39.973924 N
121.015427 W

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Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021

Great place to camp

Great place to camp. Easy to get to, maybe 15 minutes from town. Hiking, 4 wheeling, fishing. One of my favorite places to camp.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Snake Lake Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Snake Lake Campground has water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Snake Lake Campground?

    Snake Lake Campground allows vehicles up to 25 feet.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Snake Lake Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Snake Lake Campground?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Snake Lake Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Snake Lake Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Snake Lake Campground?

    There are 21 campsites at Snake Lake Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts