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Plumas, in northern California, offers year-round outdoor opportunities. This unspoiled wilderness runs the gamut. There are lakes for swimming and fishing.
There are plenty of trails are for hiking and off-roading. The fun doesn't stop in winter, as snow brings out cross country skiers and snowmobilers. No matter how you like to spend time outdoors, this park has something for you.
Bucks Lake serves as the focal point for humans with gills, er, water-lovers. BYOB (bring your own boat) for a day on the water. Fish, swim, or waterski until sunset.
In the winter, Bucks Lake has more than 100 miles of snowmobile trails. You'll have so much fun, you may not realize it's getting dark. If Bucks Lake isn't your thing, this forest has 19 more
Plumas, in northern California, offers year-round outdoor opportunities. This unspoiled wilderness runs the gamut. There are lakes for swimming and fishing.
There are plenty of trails are for hiking and off-roading. The fun doesn't stop in winter, as snow brings out cross country skiers and snowmobilers. No matter how you like to spend time outdoors, this park has something for you.
Bucks Lake serves as the focal point for humans with gills, er, water-lovers. BYOB (bring your own boat) for a day on the water. Fish, swim, or waterski until sunset.
In the winter, Bucks Lake has more than 100 miles of snowmobile trails. You'll have so much fun, you may not realize it's getting dark. If Bucks Lake isn't your thing, this forest has 19 more lakes to enjoy.
The Backcountry Discovery Trail lets you explore remote areas of the forest. SUVs, high-clearance vehicles and ATVs can travel 30 to 50 miles per day on these unpaved roads.
Lower Bucks Campground sits on the small Lower Bucks Lake, just a short walk to the large and scenic Bucks Lake. Boating and fishing are quite popular here—you can rent boats and purchase supplies at nearby resorts. There is also great hiking nearby, so explore the surrounding forest or plop yourself down at the beach all day—your pick!
Silver Lake Campground is in a forested area near the banks of the lake. There is no swimming permitted in Silver Lake, but knock yourself out with fishing! You’ll have easy access to Bucks Lake Wilderness, and great hiking trails including the Gold Lake and Granite Gap Trails.
A campground named for the lake it sits on, Frenchman Campground is the creme de la creme of camping in the area. Campsites are set up with tons of space so no need to worry about privacy. Bring the bikes, water shoes and a boating device–if thats your jam–and explore all 21 miles of shoreline.
With a name deserving of the landscape, Gold Lake Campground is located just 9 miles southwest of Graeagle, a small town that’s known as “the gift of a lifetime. " That sounds pretty presumptuous, but the place is pretty sweet. Golfers rave about Graeagle Meadows Golf Course. With its spectacular mountain views and lofty pines, it was also recogni Read more...
Grab the skillet cause you better be cooking up some pancakes on Pancake Beach! Peninsula Tent Campground offers peaceful campsites just a stone’s throw from the Little Grass Valley Reservoir. Time to get the fire crackl’n and show of your backcountry cooking skillz!
Grizzly Creek Campground sits in a wooded area near the creek and is a popular camping spot during hunting season. The beautiful Bucks Lake is two miles away. Stop into Bucks Lake Marina for boat rentals and supplies, and spend the day fishing and boating.
Mill Creek Campground is located on the northern end of Bucks Lake near Mill Creek. Build a castle on the sandy beach or spend your day swimming and tubing in the lake. There is also great hiking nearby, so explore the forest and head back to camp for some freshly caught fish in the evening.
Plumas National Forest
You have plenty to partake in the potentially ponderous place called Plumas.
Plumas, in northern California, offers year-round outdoor opportunities. This unspoiled wilderness runs the gamut. There are lakes for swimming and fishing.
There are plenty of trails are for hiking and off-roading. The fun doesn't stop in winter, as snow brings out cross country skiers and snowmobilers. No matter how you like to spend time outdoors, this park has something for you.
Bucks Lake serves as the focal point for humans with gills, er, water-lovers. BYOB (bring your own boat) for a day on the water. Fish, swim, or waterski until sunset.
In the winter, Bucks Lake has more than 100 miles of snowmobile trails. You'll have so much fun, you may not realize it's getting dark. If Bucks Lake isn't your thing, this forest has 19 more
Plumas, in northern California, offers year-round outdoor opportunities. This unspoiled wilderness runs the gamut. There are lakes for swimming and fishing.
There are plenty of trails are for hiking and off-roading. The fun doesn't stop in winter, as snow brings out cross country skiers and snowmobilers. No matter how you like to spend time outdoors, this park has something for you.
Bucks Lake serves as the focal point for humans with gills, er, water-lovers. BYOB (bring your own boat) for a day on the water. Fish, swim, or waterski until sunset.
In the winter, Bucks Lake has more than 100 miles of snowmobile trails. You'll have so much fun, you may not realize it's getting dark. If Bucks Lake isn't your thing, this forest has 19 more lakes to enjoy.
The Backcountry Discovery Trail lets you explore remote areas of the forest. SUVs, high-clearance vehicles and ATVs can travel 30 to 50 miles per day on these unpaved roads.
Activities in the park
49 campgrounds in Plumas National Forest
Lower Bucks Campground sits on the small Lower Bucks Lake, just a short walk to the large and scenic Bucks Lake. Boating and fishing are quite popular here—you can rent boats and purchase supplies at nearby resorts. There is also great hiking nearby, so explore the surrounding forest or plop yourself down at the beach all day—your pick!
Silver Lake Campground is in a forested area near the banks of the lake. There is no swimming permitted in Silver Lake, but knock yourself out with fishing! You’ll have easy access to Bucks Lake Wilderness, and great hiking trails including the Gold Lake and Granite Gap Trails.
A campground named for the lake it sits on, Frenchman Campground is the creme de la creme of camping in the area. Campsites are set up with tons of space so no need to worry about privacy. Bring the bikes, water shoes and a boating device–if thats your jam–and explore all 21 miles of shoreline.
With a name deserving of the landscape, Gold Lake Campground is located just 9 miles southwest of Graeagle, a small town that’s known as “the gift of a lifetime. " That sounds pretty presumptuous, but the place is pretty sweet. Golfers rave about Graeagle Meadows Golf Course. With its spectacular mountain views and lofty pines, it was also recogni Read more...
Grab the skillet cause you better be cooking up some pancakes on Pancake Beach! Peninsula Tent Campground offers peaceful campsites just a stone’s throw from the Little Grass Valley Reservoir. Time to get the fire crackl’n and show of your backcountry cooking skillz!
Grizzly Creek Campground sits in a wooded area near the creek and is a popular camping spot during hunting season. The beautiful Bucks Lake is two miles away. Stop into Bucks Lake Marina for boat rentals and supplies, and spend the day fishing and boating.
Mill Creek Campground is located on the northern end of Bucks Lake near Mill Creek. Build a castle on the sandy beach or spend your day swimming and tubing in the lake. There is also great hiking nearby, so explore the forest and head back to camp for some freshly caught fish in the evening.