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Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf

Federal campground in Plumas National Forest

Location: Bucks Lake, CA, CA

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Located in a mixed connifer forest, this campground offers solitude and easy access to the backcountry trails on the Plumas National Forest. All 8 campsites are first come/ first serve. Cooler temps from the hot summer sun can be accomplished due to the dense forest surrounding the campground.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/deanes-valley-family-cg-ca-plumas-nf to be notified when sites open up.

Quiet, secluded forest campground offering solitude and easy backcountry access on the Plumas National Forest. Campers praise its isolation, well-spaced sites, and majestic tall trees setting.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — food storage boxes provided at each site. Also: Mule Deer, Townsend's Big-eared Bat, various lizard and snake species.

Insider tips for Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf: All 8 campsites are first come/first serve — book early as noted on federal campground. Bring your own water — no potable water available on-site despite amenities listing. Pack out all trash — no trash facilities provided. Each site has bear-resistant food storage box and fire ring with hinged grate.

Skip Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available.. You require potable water on-site — bring your own.. You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal..

Best time to visit Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf: May-October — Official operating season only..

Nearby campgrounds: Meadow Camp Campground (Meadow Valley, CA), Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp (Quincy, CA), Rock Creek Campground (Ca) (Bucks Lake, CA), Whitehorse Campground (Bucks Lake, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf

Cell signal at Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf (Bucks Lake, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Bucks Lake, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Located in a mixed connifer forest, this campground offers solitude and easy access to the backcountry trails on the Plumas National Forest. All 8 campsites are first come/ first serve. Cooler temps from the hot summer sun can be accomplished due to the dense forest surrounding the campground.

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    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    ToiletsVault toilets
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking Water
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesFirewood for Sale
    Family & Pets
    Vault Toilets

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    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available.✕ You require potable water on-site — bring your own.✕ You visit outside May-October — campground is seasonal.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    All 8 campsites are first come/first serve

    book early as noted on federal campground.

    Bring your own water

    no potable water available on-site despite amenities listing.

    Pack out all trash

    no trash facilities provided.

    Each site has bear-resistant food storage box and fire ring with hinged grate.

    Best: May-October

    Official operating season only.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: American Black Bear present in area — food storage boxes provided at each site. Also: Mule Deer, Townsend's Big-eared Bat, various lizard and snake species.

    Location

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    N/A· Plumas National Forest
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    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Plumas National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Plumas National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf cost per night?+
    Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf open?+
    Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf?+
    Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf?+
    Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf open, and what are check-in times?+
    Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

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    $15 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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