Bucks Lake Wilderness Area
Bucks Lake, California
Plumas National Forest
In the hills and canyons above Chico many wonders can be found. North Sierra Nevada mountains, medium sized recreation lake surrounded by lush forest; N of Lake Oroville and S of Lake Almanor. North Fork Feather River canyon forms the northern boundary to this designated Wilderness Area. The area is popular with backpackers and PCT hikers, as well as equestrian and the region has over a dozen campgrounds. Backcountry terrain includes an impressive 6 mile long canyon wall.
The popular boating destination, Bucks Lake reservoir, is just outside the wilderness boundary, which makes for an excellent destination for day hikes. Boating, fishing, backpacking, hiking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, snowmobiling and mountain biking are just some of the outdoor recreation in the area. This Wilderness region features a Silver Lake and Gold Lake, as well as numerous other small, unheard-of lakes. A few can be accessed by vehicle, but more than half are hike-in only lakes.
Bucks Lake Wilderness
23,958 acres
5200′ elevation at Bucks Lake
Alpine wilderness, mountain peaks, hiking trails, PCT trailheads, numerous small lakes, plus large recreational fishing lake
Bald Eagle Mountain – 7183′
Bucks Mountain Peak – 6819′
Mount Pleasant – 7067′
Small lakes around the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area
Bald Eagle Lake
Blue Lake
Cape Lake
Gold Lake
Grassy Lakes
Jacks Meadow Pond
Kellogg Lake
Lost Lake
Mud Lake
Rock Lake
Silver Lake
Snake Lake
Smith Lake
Thompson Lake
Three Lakes
Upper Mud Lake
regional maps –
- Buck Lake Wilderness Map
- Feather River Map
- Plumas National Forest Map
- Caribou Wilderness, Ishi & Thousand Lakes
nearby towns –
Berry Creek, CA
Meadow Valley, CA
Quincy, CA
Chico, CA
Oroville, CA
more info –
Bucks Lake Trailheads (PDF)
BucksLake.net
Bucks Lake Fire Dept
Bucks Lake Wilderness Wiki