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Campground
Lone Rock (CA)
Plumas National Forest, California
About this campground
The campground offers multiple sites for both tent and RV camping, several of them adjacent to the lake, providing views of the lake.
The campground's close proximity to the lake provides visitors with access to fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and other water-related recreation activities.
Lone Rock Campground is one of three in the Antelope Lake Recreation Area.
Map
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- Latitude
- 40.195278° N
- Longitude
- 120.617222° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-in
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
- Group sites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Amphitheater
- Picnic table
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Sanitary dump
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 53 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Electric hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Lone Rock Campground is one of three in the Antelope Lake Recreation Area. Nestled in the beautiful northern Sierra Nevada mountain range, it offers forested woods and scenic vistas as far as the eye can see.
Antelope Lake is one of the more remote, quiet lakes in the Plumas National Forest, making it a popular destination for anglers and explorers of all abilities.
Facilities
The campground offers multiple sites for both tent and RV camping, several of them adjacent to the lake, providing views of the lake. Space allows for two vehicles at each site; extra vehicles can be parked in nearby overflow parking at no extra charge.
Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as well as vault toilets and drinking water.
Recreation
The campground's close proximity to the lake provides visitors with access to fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing and other water-related recreation activities. Anglers can look forward to a well-stocked trout, bass and catfish population.
Educational programs are offered at the campground's amphitheater. Hiking and mountain biking opportunities abound. The Sunset Point trail begins near the campground.
Natural Features
Tall pine and fir trees provide plentiful shade to the area, which is situated at an elevation of 5,000 feet.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is 30 miles from the small town of Taylorsville. The drive along Janesville Grade has some terrific views.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Fishing
- Interpretive ProgramsEducational Programs
- Camping
- Boating
- Biking
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Dump station
- Amphitheater
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
83 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 53 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 50 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Group Standard Electric
1 site- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 43 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
2 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 40 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive days
- Reservation cutoff
- 4 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 8 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 1 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Lone Rock (CA)'s official facility record states: Additional fees applies for boat launch; ramp is only access to lake Bears frequent the area; follow all food storage and garbage disposal regulations Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site.
- Fire and stove use
- Lone Rock (CA)'s official facility record states: Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as well as vault toilets and drinking water.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 27, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 23, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 23, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 28, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2027 – Sep 28, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2027 – Sep 28, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 23, 2028 – Aug 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2028 – Sep 28, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 1, 2028 – Sep 28, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Generally, campsites will accommodate 2 vehicles. The first vehicle is included in the site fee, the second vehicle fee will be collected onsite at the daily rate posted on the fee sign.
- RV dump station is closed indefinitely.
- Additional fees applies for boat launch; ramp is only access to lake
- Bears frequent the area; follow all food storage and garbage disposal regulations
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Firewood bundles can be purchased through campground host.
- Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon
- Campground Map
- No Burn Damage
Getting there & contact
Official directions
Take Arlington Road off Highway 89 (near Crescent Mills) to Taylorsville Road, continuing on Genesee Road and Indian Creek Road to Antelope Lake.
Facility contact
530-283-0555