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Bucks Lake Wilderness Area<\/h2>\n

Bucks Lake, California<\/a><\/strong>
\nPlumas National Forest<\/a><\/p>\n

\"topo<\/a>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<\/a>. North Fork Feather River canyon<\/strong> 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. <\/p>\n

\"camp\" Bucks Lake Campgrounds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"hotels\" Bucks Lake Lodging<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

  • backpacking<\/li>\n
  • boating<\/li>\n
  • cabin rentals<\/li>\n
  • camping<\/li>\n
  • canoeing<\/li>\n
  • fishing<\/li>\n
  • floating<\/li>\n
  • hiking<\/li>\n
  • kayaking<\/li>\n
  • sailing<\/li>\n
  • swimming<\/li>\n

    Bucks Lake Wilderness<\/strong>
    \n23,958 acres
    \n5200′ elevation at Bucks Lake<\/p>\n

    Alpine wilderness, mountain peaks, hiking trails, PCT trailheads, numerous small lakes, plus large recreational fishing lake<\/p>\n

    Bald Eagle Mountain – 7183′
    \nBucks Mountain Peak – 6819′
    \nMount Pleasant – 7067′<\/p>\n

    Small lakes around the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Bald Eagle Lake
    \nBlue Lake
    \nCape Lake
    \n    Gold Lake<\/a>
    \nGrassy Lakes
    \nJacks Meadow Pond
    \nKellogg Lake
    \nLost Lake
    \nMud Lake
    \nRock Lake
    \n    Silver Lake<\/a>
    \n    Snake Lake<\/strong><\/a>
    \nSmith Lake
    \nThompson Lake
    \nThree Lakes
    \nUpper Mud Lake<\/p>\n

    regional maps –<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Buck Lake Wilderness Map<\/a><\/li>\n
    • Feather River Map<\/a><\/li>\n
    • Plumas National Forest Map <\/a><\/li>\n
    • Caribou Wilderness, Ishi & Thousand Lakes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      nearby towns –<\/strong>
      \n       Berry Creek, CA<\/a>
      \n       Meadow Valley, CA<\/a>
      \n       Quincy, CA<\/a>
      \n       Chico, CA<\/a>
      \n       Oroville, CA<\/a><\/p>\n

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      historic lodge burnt down, but they rebuilt and are re-opened again<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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      more info –<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Bucks Lake Trailheads (PDF)<\/a>
      \n      BucksLake.net<\/a>
      \n      Bucks Lake Fire Dept<\/a>
      \n      Bucks Lake Wilderness Wiki<\/a><\/p>\n

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