Whitehorse Campground
Bucks Lake, California · 5,203 ft · In Plumas National Forest
Photos: KNF staff
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,203 ft (1,586 m)5,203 ft1,586 m
Loops2
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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Overview
Whitehorse campground is located within three miles of Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding.Recreation
Staying at the Whitehorse campground provides access to several activites located in the greater Bucks Lake area. Fishing, boating, and canoeing, as well as hiking are all activities that can be achieved by staying in this campground. There are walking trails to the lake. A hiking trail runs from the campground and provides access to the Bucks Lake Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail. Marinas and boat docks are also within a short drive as well as restaurants at the Lakeside Resort and Bucks Lake Lodge which will re-open under new management in the summer for 2025, weather permitting. Limited supplies and a deli are located at the Haskins Valley Store just a short drive away.
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Whitehorse Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny59°37°
- WedSunny66°42°
- ThuSunny68°43°
- FriSunny72°42°
- SatSunny67°42°
Nearby camping
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Whitehorse (Family Cg)
Public Land · 330 ft · Bucks Lake
Rock Creek Campground (CA)
Public Land · 0.9 mi · Meadow Valley
Haskins Valley Campground
Campground · 2.1 mi · Bucks Lake
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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