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Campground
Long Point (CA)
Plumas National Forest, California
About this campground
Long Point Campground is one of three in the Antelope Lake Recreation Area.
It is situated on the lake's southwestern side, providing clear water views at nearly every location within the campground.
The campground offers multiple single-family and larger group campsites, accommodating both tent and RV camping.
Map
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- Latitude
- 40.178333° N
- Longitude
- 120.578333° 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-inCommunity report
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
- Picnic table
- Alcohol allowedCommunity 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
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 88 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity 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
Long Point Campground is one of three in the Antelope Lake Recreation Area. It is situated on the lake's southwestern side, providing clear water views at nearly every location within the campground.
Antelope Lake is one of the more remote, quiet lakes in the Sierra Nevada's Plumas National Forest, making it a popular destination for anglers and explorers of all abilities.
Facilities
The campground offers multiple single-family and larger group campsites, accommodating both tent and RV camping. With Antelope Lake adjacent to the campground on three sides, most sites have a view of the water.
Tables and campfire rings with grills are provided, as well as vault toilets and drinking water.
Recreation
Due to its prime location on the lake, Long Point is known for great bass fishing. Sailing and other boating activities are also popular at Antelope Lake.
Some sites are very near to shallow water and are ideal for wading near the campground; other sites are near deeper water, allowing visitors the opportunity to anchor their boats nearby.
Natural Features
The campground is situated at an elevation of 5,000 ft. and is shaded with plentiful pine and fir trees. It is nestled in the beautiful northern Sierra Nevada mountain range, offering forested woods and scenic vistas as far as the eye can see.
Nearby Attractions
Campground is located about 30 miles from the small town of Taylorsville.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming SiteSwimming
- Fishing
- Camping
- 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
- Self Pay Station
- Vault Toilets
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
31 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 16
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 88 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
1 site- 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
Group Standard Non-Electric
4 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 24
- Maximum vehicles
- 6
- Maximum vehicle length
- 44 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
- 2 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 24 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 6 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- Long Point (CA)'s official facility record states: Bears frequent the area; food storage and garbage regulations must be followed.
- Fire and stove use
- Long Point (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 22, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 22, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 27, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $85 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $67 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $85 | — | — |
| 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 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $67 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $85 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $67 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2027 – Sep 27, 2027 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $85 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2027 – Sep 27, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2027 – Sep 27, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2027 – Sep 27, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $67 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $85 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 6, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $67 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Sep 27, 2028 | Group Standard Non-Electric | $85 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Sep 27, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Sep 27, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| First-come, First-served SeasonSep 7, 2028 – Sep 27, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $67 | — | — |
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.
- Bears frequent the area; food storage and garbage regulations must be followed.
- RV dump station is closed indefinitely.
- Additional fee applies for boat launch.
- 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 are available for purchase from a Campground Host.
- Check- In is 2:00pm and Check-Out is Noon
- Campground Map
- No Burn Damage
Getting there & contact
Official directions
Located 30 miles northeast of Taylorsville, on the Genesee-Antelope Lake Road. From Janesville, take County Road 208 for 4 miles and turn onto Forest Service road 28N01 for 9 miles, then turn right on Forest Service road 28N03 and continue for 2 miles.
Facility contact
530-283-0555