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Campground
Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
Plumas National Forest, California
About this campground
These improvements can be found at each campsite: Fire pits Picnic tables Food storage locker Vault toilets For the equestrian users there is a small corral and a ADA mounting ramp Please use certified weed-seed-free feed for horses Please remove, scatter or bury manure piles left in corrals or while dispersed camping Use the provided corrals or hitching po…
Upon arriving, you are greeted by a mixed pine and fir forest as well as the shallow, lilly pad filled Snake Lake.
Snake Lake is located at approximately 3900 ft in elevation and is about 8 miles from the quaint town of Quincy, CA.
Map
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- Latitude
- 39.973924° N
- Longitude
- 121.015427° 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
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Equestrian sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- ADA access
- 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
- Water 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
Snake Lake is located at approximately 3900 ft in elevation and is about 8 miles from the quaint town of Quincy, CA. Upon arriving, you are greeted by a mixed pine and fir forest as well as the shallow, lilly pad filled Snake Lake. Easy access to multi use trails can be found within the Snake Lake Basin.
Facilities
These improvements can be found at each campsite:
• Fire pits
• Picnic tables
• Food storage locker
• Vault toilets
For the equestrian users there is a small corral and a ADA mounting ramp
• Please use certified weed-seed-free feed for horses
• Please remove, scatter or bury manure piles left in corrals or while dispersed camping
• Use the provided corrals or hitching posts to stage horses; use high lines with tree saver straps to protect trees and minimize impact while dispersed camping
Recreation
This campground is a hub of activity and hosts staging areas for mountain biking, equestrian, and OHV use. Play hard and respect everyones rights and activies. This is one of the only campgrounds that has use access to forest roads directly from the campground.
Natural Features
Snake Lake is a shallow reservoir that promotes the growth of Lilly Pads. Swimming is not in the best interest of the user.
Nearby Attractions
The hamlet town of Quincy hosts many activities during the warm summer months. Music festivals, the Plumas County Fair, and other random activities are within a quick drive from the campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
The official source does not publish a separate activity list.
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Management
4 sites- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Equestrian Non-Electric
8 sites- Equipment
- Car, Caravan/Camper Van, Fifth Wheel, Horse, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 25 ft
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Standard Non-Electric
9 sites- Equipment
- Car, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Pop Up, RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer, Vehicle
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 20 ft
- 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
- Base site allowance
- • Sites are $15 per day; maximum stay limit is 14 days in a calander year • Pay by cash or check using the provided fee envelopes or scan the QRCode and submit fees directly to REC.GOV (only works if the REC.gov app is already installed on your portable divice) • Pay for your site in the middle of the campground near the information boards • This campground will be managed by staff from May 16th, weather permitting, until September 28th. • Bring your own water; No water is available at this campsite • Trash is not provided at this campsite; take your trash home with you
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Food storage
- Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp's official facility record states: These improvements can be found at each campsite: Fire pits Picnic tables Food storage locker Vault toilets For the equestrian users there is a small corral and a ADA mounting ramp Please use certified weed-seed-free feed for horses Please remove, scatter or bury manure piles left in corrals or while dispersed camping Use the provided corrals or hitching posts to stage horses; use high lines with tree saver straps t…
- Fire and stove use
- Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp's official facility record states: These improvements can be found at each campsite: Fire pits Picnic tables Food storage locker Vault toilets For the equestrian users there is a small corral and a ADA mounting ramp Please use certified weed-seed-free feed for horses Please remove, scatter or bury manure piles left in corrals or while dispersed camping Use the provided corrals or hitching posts to stage horses; use high lines with tree saver straps t…
- 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
- Oct 31, 2026
- Next release
- Jul 9, 2027, 7:00 AM PDT
- Next book-through date
- Oct 31, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 31, 2026
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 22, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028 | Management | $0 | — | — |
| Non-Peak SeasonOct 1, 2028 – Oct 31, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Did you know... that your campground fees come directly back to the Plumas National Forest? Fees Pay for: - Toilet paper - Maintaining and pumping vault toilets - Annual maintenance - Staff costs for site maintenance - Information signs and kiosks - Campground upgrades: bear storage containers, picnic tables, and fire rings
- Paying for a site $15 is the standard daily rate - Two ways to pay: - Cash or check: - Use and fill out the provided fee envelope located at the information board in the middle of the campground - Rip off the envelope tab and place it on your site post - Put the envelope in the fee tube - Scan the QRcode - Load the RECREATION.gov app to your smart device before you get to the campsite - Scan the QRcode at the campsite and complete the registration on the app (this works when your phone is offline) - Use a fee envelope and fill out the tab to place it on your site post - IMPORTANT : This method is only good for one day. Each day you stay you must resubmit a payment with the QRcode
- Water is not provided at this campground
- Trash services are not provided. Pack out all of your trash!!!
- 14 days is the stay limit in ALL Plumas National Forest Campgrounds
- This campground is managed by the Mount Hough Ranger Station 39696 Hwy 70, Quincy, CA 95971 530-283-0555
Getting there & contact
Facility contact
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