Whitehorse Campground is along Bucks Creek in the Plumas National Forest, less than a mile from Bucks Lake. Visitors at the campground enjoy a quiet setting within easy driving distance of the main concessions on Bucks Lake.
Fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and boating are popular. The campground connects to Bucks Lake Loop Trail.
The 19 campsites at Whitehorse Campground can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The sites are well separated and shaded by mature trees.
| Whitehorse Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Whitehorse Campground Location: | 14½ miles west of Quincy on Bucks Lake Road |
| Elevation: | 5,200 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | From Oroville via Oroville-Quincy Hwy,- 53 miles, 1:25 |
| Number of Sites: | 19 |
| Camping Season: | Open June through September |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee 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 for Whitehorse Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available | whenever campground is open |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made for camping dates up to 6 months in advance of arrival. |
| Maximum trailer/RV length: | 27 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | $31 per night |
| Campground Map: | Whitehorse Campground Map |
| Reservations: | Whitehorse Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Whitehorse Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Bucks Lake Map: | Bucks Lake Map |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Whitehorse Campground: | Bucks Lake with water skiing, fishing and swimming; 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.
Whitehorse Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, the scenic Plumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to visit and things to do. Campers at Whitehorse Campground enjoy the tranquility of a secluded site while still being close to many of the National Forest's attractions.
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