Haskins Valley Campground is located along an inlet on the south shore of Bucks Lake, a popular summer camping destination. The sheltered site makes a great base from which to enjoy all the recreational opportunities at Bucks Lake
Campers at Bucks Lake enjoy getting out on the water for water skiing, fishing, windsurfing, and boating. The lake features 17 miles of shoreline with dramatic boulders, sandy beaches, groves of aspen, and towering pines. Along the shore are a few summer cabins, lodges, and the Bucks Lake Marina. The marina offers boat rentals, bait and tackle and groceries. At Sandy Point Public Boat Ramp on the north side of the lake is a day use area which provides picnic tables, restrooms, and showers.
◊ Bucks Creek Loop Trail - an easy 5 mile round trip adventure for hikers or equestrians. Trailhead at eastern end of lake.
◊ Mill Creek Trail - 11 miles of trail along the shore of Bucks Lake and up Mill Creek.
◊ Right Hand Branch Trail - leads off Mill Creek Trail near Rainbow Point. 6 miles, following up branch of Mill Creek to Pacific Crest Trail
◊ Three Lakes Trail - access from the Three Lakes - PCT Tie Trail. 1 mile to the lakes.
◊ Three Lakes - PCT Tie Trail - access to the Three Lakes Trail via PCT. Not currently recommended for horses.
◊ Bucks Lake Area Grizzly Forebay Trail - pleasant 1¼-mile trail along the north shore of Grizzly Forebay to the inlet of Grizzly Creek.
Haskins Valley Campground is the largest campground around the lake and certainly the most popular because of its location and amenities. Haskins Valley Campground has 65 campsites that can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. There are some walk-in, tent-only sites. Reservations are available for many sites. A 2-night minimum is required for those making reservations. Sites 10 and 14 - 29 are first-come, first served sites. A boat launch ramp is nearby.
Reservations for Haskins Valley Campground are made through PG&E. See PG&E reservation dates listed below.
| Haskins Valley Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Location: | 20 miles west of Quincy on Bucks Lake Rd. |
| Elevation: | 5,200 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: | From Oroville via Oroville-Quincy Hwy,- 48 miles, 1:19 |
| Number of Sites: | 65 |
| Open - Closed: | Mid-May through early October, depending on weather
Check exact opening-closing dates: PG&E Campgrounds - Opening, Closing, Fees |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 ($5 fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended, $2 per night |
| Operated by | Pacific Gas and Electric |
| Information: | (530) 283-0256 |
| Reservations for Haskins Valley Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations accepted | Haskins Valley Campground reservations can be made for camping dates from late May through mid-September. |
| Booking Window: | See PG&E's Reservation Information below |
| Maximum trailer/RV length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | #42, 43 |
| Fees: | $30 per night (pets $2 per night) |
| Reservations: | Haskins Valley Campground Reservations
($8 reservation fee) |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: 11:00 AM |
| Haskins Valley Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Campground Map: | Haskins Valley Campground Map |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Yes |
| Nearby attractions: | Sandy Point Day-use Area, Bucks Lake with water skiing, fishing and swimming; Lower Bucks Lake, Bucks Lake Lodge with a bar, restaurant, and store; Lakeshore Resort; bicycling, hiking, hunting, OHV
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
| Updates | Last Updated April 2025 |
April 15, 2025, 8:00 AM - Reservations become available for camping dates of one week or longer
April 22, 2025, 8:00 AM Reservations become available for camping dates of less than one week.
Many PG&E campgrounds (except group campgrounds), including those with reservations available, also have some first-come, first-serve sites.
Haskins Valley Campground
Located in the northern Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, the beautiful Plumas National Forest is filled with wonderful places to visit and things to do. Campers at Haskins Valley Campground have Bucks Lake nearby as well as other National Forest attractions.
Check PG&E - Haskins Valley Campground for any campground updates.
Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation site, check to be sure your vehicle will fit your campsite.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
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