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• Camping
• Off highway vehicle

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Just north of Quincy in Plumas County, the Indian Valley includes fishing, hiking, swimming, picnicking and camping in the Plumas National Forest. This portion of Highway 89, just north of Quincy connects two major scenic highway routes. Plumas County’s "Scenic Byway Link" travels through the quiet, historic communities of Canyon Dam, Greenville, Crescent Mills, and Taylorsville and is a connection between "Feather River National Scenic Byway" on Hwy 70, just north of Quincy and the “Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway", which begins at the northern boundary of the Plumas National Forest. This route makes for great scenic driving throughout the year, but is widely known for its spectacular full fall splendor. Also located in the Indian Valley is the Round Valley Reservoir located three miles above Greenville, which is a warm water fishery containing bass and bluegill and is the site of Plumas National Forest’s annual fishing derby. It’s a popular place for fishing and picnicking, and is nearby to the Greenville campground. The area is also great for bicycling.

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During the winter season campground remains open with no snow plow or other services.

Snake Lake is located in the Meadow Valley area off of Bucks Lake road and boasts shady lakeside campsites for tents, RVs, OHVs and horses.  the multi-use campsite has 17 sites; 8 of them with corrals for equestrian campters.  There are no hookups.  Horses are allowed overnight in equestrian campsites only.

Activities include fishing, hiking horseback riding on OHV trails and non-motorized boating. Snake Lake is not recommended for swimming.

 During winter months there is no snowplow service and water and restrooms shut down. There is no garbage service at Snake Lake Campground. Please remember to “Pack it in, Pack it out”.

Nearby Activities

• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Recreational vehicles
• Wildlife viewing
• Horse camping

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Latitude 39° 58′ 12.0000″ N

Longitude 121° 0′ 36.0000″ W

Designated as a botanical area in 1976, the Butterfly Valley is named for its resemblance to a butterfly shape as seen from aerial photos.  Located 3.5 miles north of Quincy on Hw 70/89 off of Blackhawk Road, this area includes a Nature Study of 5 species of plants including the California Pitcher Plant, a rare and unusual insect eating plant that only grows in scattered boggy areas from southern Oregon down through northern California.  Peak blooming season is May through July.  There are also 4 other species of insectivorous plants; 12 species of orchids, 24 species of plants in the Lily family, 9 species of ferns, as well as poppy, buttercup, wild rose and lady slipper. 

See current Butterfly Valley photos (June 2011) taken by local teacher/naturalist Joe Willis of Quincy  http://www.blackoaknaturalist.blogspot.com/

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Temporary Closure of Developed Recreation Sites

This location is closed (Affected reservations have been cancelled and refunds have been issued.)  Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff.  We are following the guidelines from our department and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions.

There are 6 campsites, which are first-come, first-served with no reservations.    It is located off of Hwy 70, 6 miles east of Quincy.  Take Squirrel Creek turnoff, go 8 miles toward Argentine Lookout.  Uphill gravel road not recommended for RVs or trailers.

Preferred campground for deer hunting season

Open in winter with no fees and services

Nearby Activities

• Biking
• Camping
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Wildlife viewing

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Latitude 39° 59′ 33.6588″ N

Longitude 120° 48′ 14.2092″ W

Temporary Closure of Developed Recreation Sites

This location is closed (Affected reservations have been cancelled and refunds have been issued.)  Local managers are committed to the health and safety of recreational visitors and our staff.  We are following the guidelines from our department and the CDC regarding COVID-19, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions.

A campground with 7 shady and lakeside sites.    Bucks Lake is a high mountain lake surrounded by the Bucks Lake Wilderness on one side and recreation residences/resorts on the other side.  Supplies and boat rentals are available at resorts.  First come, first served.  Bear box on site.

Nearby Activities

• Auto touring
• Biking
• Boating
• Camping
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Hunting
• Off highway vehicle
• Recreational vehicles
• Wildlife viewing
• Swimming

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Located 32 miles northeast of Oroville on Oroville-Bucks Lake Road, or 17 miles west of Quincy on Oroville-Bucks Lake Road.

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Latitude 39° 54′ 3.6000″ N

Longitude 121° 12′ 46.8000″ W

Campground sites located outside of major recreation areas near southeast Quncy.  Free Campsites, No Reservations.

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• Camping

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Gold LakeTrailhead is located at the Silver Lake Campground.

Trail Length – 1.5 miles

Difficulty – Easy

Approximately hiking time – 30 minutes

Swimming and fishing at the lake.  Campsites are limited.  This trail accesses the Bucks Lake Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail.

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Remains open through the winter season — no snow plow or other services.

Located approximately 10 miles west of Quincy, off of Forest Service Rd 24N29, Meadow Camp Campground has streamside campsites with terrific views of both Spanish Peak and Meadow Valley for both RV and tent camping. 6 designated sites with a picnic table at each site. It is open all year; however, there is no water, no restrooms and no snowplow service in the winter.  There is no fee to camp and no reservations can be made.  It is utilized on a first come – first serve basis. 

Nearby Activities

• Biking
• Hunting
• Off highway vehicle
• Recreational vehicles
• Wildlife viewing

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Latitude 39° 55′ 48.0000″ N

Longitude 121° 2′ 27.6000″ W

Lake Davis is located 7 miles north of Portola, California. This lake was created in 1967 for recreational opportunities. The Lake Davis Recreation Area offers a wide variety of summer outdoor experiences including: camping , picnicking,  fishing, hunting, boating, mountain biking, swimming, and wildlife viewing. Waterskiing and jet skis are not permitted. Frequent strong winds can cause the lake to become very hazardous for small craft.  In the winter, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing are popular activities.

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Latitude 39° 54′ 39.6000″ N

Longitude 120° 30′ 0.0000″ W