Sundew Campground (CA)
Campground · 21 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Plumas National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 21
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 5,228 ft
- Elevation
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.The facts
- 21 bookable sites
- 22 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Up to 8 people per site
Site types
- 21 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, shade.
22 campsites at Sundew Campground (CA)
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | — | Management | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 001 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 002 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 003 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 004 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 005 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 006 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 007 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 008 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 009 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 010 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 011 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 012 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 013 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 014 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 015 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 016 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 017 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 018 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 019 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 020 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 021 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
39.90080, -121.20210 · 39°54'2.9"N 121°12'7.6"W
Typical weather
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 11.5 | 10.8 | 10.3 | 5.7 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 6.3 | 12.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Sundew Campground (CA)
- Can you reserve a site at Sundew Campground (CA)?
- Yes, Sundew Campground (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Sundew Campground (CA) have?
- 22 sites in total, of which 21 can be booked.
- Are pets allowed at Sundew Campground (CA)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Sundew Campground (CA).
Also listed by
Sundew Campground (CA) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Sundew Campground (CA)'s operator.
USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026
Accessibility:
- Accessible sites available
Camping near Sundew Campground (CA)
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- Hutchins Group Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
- Lower Bucks Campground 0.6 mi · Campground
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area 1.1 mi · Campground
- Sandy Point Day Use Area and Boat Launch 2.7 mi · Campground
Contact
- Phone 530-927-7878
- Email recinfo@pge.com
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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