Antelope Lake

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Type
Mountain reservoir
Elevation
About 5,000 ft
Shoreline
15 miles
Boat ramp
Three-lane ramp at Lost Cove
  • Boat launch
  • Fishing
  • Camping

About this lake

Antelope Lake is a State Water Project reservoir on Indian Creek at about 5,000 feet, with 15 miles of shoreline in the forest 43 miles from Quincy.

On the water

One three-lane boat ramp at Lost Cove serves the lake, and water skiing is allowed.

Fishing and camping

Anglers fish for trout, crappie, catfish and bass. Three campgrounds sit near the water: Lone Rock (87 sites), Boulder Creek (69 sites) and Long Point (38 sites). The area closes in winter.

Getting there & access

Getting there

Antelope Lake is 43 miles from Quincy.

Season

The lake area closes in winter; check with Plumas National Forest before an early or late-season trip.

Water skiing
Allowed
Campgrounds
Lone Rock, Boulder Creek, Long Point
Season
Closed in winter

What's here

  • Launch

    Three-lane boat ramp at Lost Cove

  • Camping

    Lone Rock (87 sites), Boulder Creek (69 sites) and Long Point (38 sites) campgrounds

  • Fishing

    Trout, crappie, catfish and bass

  • Water skiing

    Water skiing allowed

Rules & official resources

  • California Boater Card required for all operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age, since January 1, 2025dbw.parks.ca.gov ↗

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Questions boaters ask

Yes, a three-lane ramp at Lost Cove.

Trout, crappie, catfish and bass.

No, the area closes in winter.
Sources: water.ca.gov · dbw.parks.ca.gov · Last checked Oct 11, 2026 ·
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