Pets allowed
Allowed with Restrictions
Guided tours
No
Backcountry camping
Yes
Lodging
No
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The Bucks Lake Wilderness is a 23,958-acre wilderness area located northeast of Bucks Lake, at the  northern end of the Sierra Nevada within Plumas National Forest. The wilderness is managed by the United States Forest Service. 

From Feather River Canyon to Mount Pleasant, the elevation ranges from 2,000' to 7,054'.  This area features rocky slopes, small alpine lakes, streams, and meadows. Among its vegetation are lodgepole pines, Jeffrey pines, and Red firs, as well as oaks, aspens, and montane chaparral. 

There are several species of animals that live in the area, including black bears, coyotes, mountain lions, mule deer, black-tailed deer, peregrine falcons, eagles, owls, and willow flycatchers.

PERMITS

There are no permits required to enter the wilderness, however, the forest service asks that visitors fill out the register at trailheads. 

RECREATION ACTIVITIES

  • Hiking

  • Horseback Riding

  • Trail running

  • Backpacking

  • Camping

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

USFS: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/plumas/recarea/?recid=32329


Bucks Lake Wilderness Trails: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/plumas/recreation/recarea/?recid=32349&actid=50

 

Logistics + Planning

Current Weather: Powered by Dark Sky

Overcast throughout the day.
Fri
48°F
31°
Rain (with a chance of 1–2 in. of snow) throughout the day.
Sat
39°F
34°
Heavy snow (9–13 in.) in the evening and overnight.
Sun
41°F
29°
Heavy snow (10–16 in.) throughout the day.
Mon
30°F
24°
Heavy snow (4–8 in.) in the morning.
Tue
34°F
21°
Foggy in the morning.
Wed
34°F
20°
Foggy in the afternoon and evening.
Thu
41°F
20°

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer
Fall

Congestion

Moderate

Parking Pass

None

Open Year-round

Yes

Pros

Alpine meadows. Small lakes.

Cons

Relatively small area.

Features

Backcountry camping
Wildlife
Near lake or river
Wildflowers

Location

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Plumas National Forest, California
Mount Lassen Volcanic Area, California

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