Sundew Campground rests on the northwest shore of Bucks Lake in the Plumas National Forest. Visitors at the campground enjoy fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and boating. A boat launch ramp is nearby at Sandy Point. A lakeside beach there makes for great swimming.
Sundew Campground gets its name from the spectacular sunrises as golden morning light spreads over the lake. Many campers position camp chairs so that they can watch the sunrise as they sip their coffee.
The 19 campsites at Sundew Campground can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The sites are well shaded by trees. Boats can be moored along the shore close to the campsites.
| Sundew Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Sundew Campground Location: | 20 miles west of Quincy on Bucks Lake Rd. and then Bucks Lake Dam Rd. |
| Elevation: | 5,200 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | From Oroville via Oroville-Quincy Hwy,- 48 miles, 1:19 |
| Number of Sites: | 22 |
| Camping Season: | Open mid-May through September, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee per night for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Outdoors in Plumas for Plumas National Forest |
| Mt. Hough Ranger District: | (530) 283-0555 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Reservations are now available at Sundew Campground for up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum trailer/RV length: | 35 feet |
| Accessible Sites: | #21 |
| Fees: | $32 per night |
| Reservations: | Sundew Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | anytime, check-out Noon |
| Sundew Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-resistant food storage box, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Bucks Lake Map: | Bucks Lake Map |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Sundew Campground: | Sandy Point Day-use Area, Bucks Lake with water skiing, fishing and swimming; Lower Bucks Lake, Bucks Lake Lodge with a bar, restaurant, and store; Lakeshore Resort; bicycling, hiking, hunting, OHV
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation site, check to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Sundew Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, the uncrowded Plumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to explore and things to do. Those camped at Sundew Campground are near many interesting places in the National Forest.
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