Bucks Lake
- Type
- Mountain lake
- Location
- 17 miles southwest of Quincy
- Public launch
- Sandy Point, about 60 trailer spaces
- Marina
- Bucks Lake Marina: rentals and fuel
- Boat launch
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Boat rentals
- Fuel dock
- Camping
- Restrooms
About this lake
Bucks Lake is a high mountain lake in the Plumas National Forest, about 17 miles southwest of Quincy on Bucks Lake Road.
On the water
The Forest Service's Sandy Point day use area has a boat launch with parking for about 60 cars and trailers, a carry-down walkway and a swimming area. Bucks Lake Marina rents boats and sells fuel, supplies and tackle.
Staying over
Lodges, cabins, groceries and restaurants operate around the lake, and Forest Service campgrounds usually run from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Winter
The lake is under snow in winter. The Oro-Quincy Highway closes at Bucks Summit, and the road from the Oroville side isn't plowed, so call ahead.
Getting there & access
Getting there
Take Bucks Lake Road about 17 miles southwest from Quincy, or about 32 miles from Oroville in summer.
Winter
The Oro-Quincy Highway closes at Bucks Summit in winter; check road status before you go.
- Camping
- Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Ranger district
- 530-283-0555
- Marina phone
- (530) 283-4243
What's here
Launch
Sandy Point boat launch with about 60 trailer spaces
Boat rentals
Boat rentals at Bucks Lake Marina
Fuel
Fuel at the marina
Swimming
Swimming area at Sandy Point
Camping
Forest Service campgrounds, Memorial Day to Labor Day
Fishing
Lake and stream fishing
Restrooms
Restrooms and showers near Sandy Point
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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