Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp
Plumas National Forest — lakeside
Location: Quincy, CA, CA
Price: From $15 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Snake Lake is located at approximately 3900 ft in elevation and is about 8 miles from the quaint town of Quincy, CA. Upon arriving, you are greeted by a mixed pine and fir forest as well as the shallow, lilly pad filled Snake Lake. Easy access to multi use trails can be found within the Snake Lake Basin.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Camp Host
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Snake Lake offers convenient access to a mixed pine and fir forest with easy trails for hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian activities. Multiple campers praise it as a beautiful staging area for outdoor recreation, though best suited as an en-route stop.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — proper food storage essential. Also expect Sierra Garter Snake, Western Yellow-bellied Racer, and raccoons.
Insider tips for Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites Bring your own water — no drinking water available on-site Pack out all garbage — no garbage service provided Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available
Skip Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp if: You need RV hookups. You require drinking water or garbage disposal services. You expect a full-service facility for the $15 nightly fee. You plan to visit outside May-October season.
Best time to visit Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Meadow Camp Campground (Meadow Valley, CA), Hallsted (Twain, CA), Spanish Creek Campground (QUINCY, CA), Deanes Valley Family Cg (Ca) Plumas Nf (Bucks Lake, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp
Cell signal at Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp (Quincy, CA): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Snake Lake is located at approximately 3900 ft in elevation and is about 8 miles from the quaint town of Quincy, CA. Upon arriving, you are greeted by a mixed pine and fir forest as well as the shallow, lilly pad filled Snake Lake. Easy access to multi use trails can be found within the Snake Lake Basin.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with only 17 sites
Bring your own water
no drinking water available on-site
Pack out all garbage
no garbage service provided
Suitable for self-contained RVs only; no hookups available
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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