 The
centerpiece of recreation
in Central Plumas County is Bucks Lake, 17 miles
southwest of Quincy, past the small community of
Meadow Valley.
This beautiful, semi-isolated destination offers
year-round enjoyment at an elevation of 5,200
feet.
With 17 miles of shoreline, sandy beaches
and tall pines, Bucks Lake attracts fishermen,
campers
and water sports enthusiasts in the temperate
months.
Fishing for trophy rainbow trout, salmon and
mackinaw, water-skiing and jet-skiing, swimming,
boating, nine campgrounds and a marina are
featured at the lake.
Plenty of
mountain biking opportunities also exist in
the adjacent forest and
hiking
trails abound in the Bucks Lake Wilderness, with
access to the Pacific Crest Trail.
Stunning red dogwood and golden aspen make the
drive up to Bucks Lake a favorite during the
fall foliage season.Bucks Lake in winter
is a premiere destination for
snowmobilers and
cross-country skiers, with staging
facilities, and 100 miles of groomed trails.
During the winter, the road to the lake is
plowed only to Bucks Summit, three miles from
the lake, but the area remains open as a winter
destination retreat.
A resort, motel and a bed and breakfast inn are
open to accommodate visitors year-round. Winter
snowcat shuttle service is offered.
For more information on Bucks Lake, visit the
Quincy Chamber of Commerce or call them at
(530) 283-0188.
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