Within Plumas National Forest, Snake Lake Campground operates as a Forest Service facility that accommodates RVs up to 25 feet with water hookups available. The campground sits in a forested setting near the lake, roughly 15 minutes from Quincy by road. Sites cost $15 per night and welcome pets.
Scott R. noted the campground's accessibility and variety of activities, mentioning hiking, off-road vehicle use, and fishing opportunities from the adjacent water. For campers wanting more amenities, R&R RV Park at Feather River Hot Springs provides full hookups about three miles north.
Description
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 use access to forest roads directly from the campground.
Facilities
These improvements can be found at each campsite: Fire pits Picnic tables Food storage locker Vault toilets For the equestrian users there is a small corral and a ADA mounting ramp Please use certified weed-seed-free feed for horses __Please remove, scatter or bury manure piles left in corrals or while dispersed camping Use the provided corrals or hitching posts to stage horses; use high lines with tree saver straps to protect trees and minimize impact while dispersed camping
Natural Features
Snake Lake is a shallow reservoir 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
Sites are $15 per day; maximum stay limit is 14 days in a calander year Pay by cash or check using the provided fee envelopes or scan the QRCode and submit fees directly to REC.GOV__(only works if the REC.gov app is already installed on your portable divice) Pay for your site in the middle of the campground near the information boards This campground will be managed by staff from May 16th, weather permitting, until September 28th. __Bring your own water; No water is available at this campsite Trash is not provided at this campsite; take your trash home with you
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSnake Lake Campground is located in California
Coordinates
39.973924 N
121.015427 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/3/26
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
