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SUNDEW (FAMILY CG) / Sundew Campground (CA)

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39.90080
-121.20210
Fee Required
Yes, drinking water is available from faucets
Vault toilet(s)

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Sundew Campground is a great place to start your adventures at Bucks Lake. Most sites are either on the water or have a view of the water. From Sundew you can launch your kayak, stroll along the shoreline, or jump in for a swim. Larger boats can be launc Overview Sundew campground is located at Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding. Recreation The greater Bucks Lake area provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and canoeing. The boat ramp at Shady Point provides a boat dock to launch boats, showers, and day use picnicing. Hiking trails are only a short drive away with trailheads located in the Mill Creek Campground, Mill Creek Trailhead on the way to Bucks Summit, and at Bucks Summit where the PCT or Bucks Creek Loop trail are located.  Facilities Sundew is nestled within a fir and pine tree forest offering shade during the hot summer days, and cooling things off as night falls. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is located along the western shore of Bucks Lake, thus providing easy access to water recreation activities.   Natural Features Sundew is nestled within a fir and pine tree forest offering shade during the hot summer days, and cooling things off as night falls. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is located along the western shore of Bucks Lake, thus providing easy access to water recreation activities.   Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (916) 386-5164.

USGS Topo Good road labels
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

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