CamperWatch

National campground directory. Verified data, live availability, community tips.

info@camperwatch.org

Explore

  • Search all campgrounds
  • Free camping guide
  • Dispersed camping guide
  • National park campgrounds
  • When Yosemite is sold out
  • When Yellowstone is sold out
  • Availability alerts
  • Community feed
  • Baja California RV parks
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe

Featured Campgrounds

  • Emerald Bay — Lake Tahoe CAState
  • Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe ParksTribal
  • Slough Creek — Yellowstone
  • North Pines — Yosemite Valley
  • Jenny Lake — Grand Teton
  • Many Glacier — Glacier NP

For Owners

  • List your campground free
  • Hipcamp alternative
  • Campspot alternative
  • Campground booking software
  • List campground free guide

© 2026 CamperWatch · Not affiliated with Recreation.gov, NPS, or USFS

TermsPrivacyCancellationContactllms.txt

Sundew Campground (Ca)

Plumas National Forest — lakeside

Location: Meadow Valley, CA, CA

Price: From $30 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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. 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.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sundew-campground-ca to be notified when sites open up.

Sundew Campground at Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains offers year-round recreation including fishing, boating, hiking, and winter sports. Campers consistently praise the well-maintained grounds, clean facilities, and friendly camp host.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Townsend's Big-eared Bat, Snowshoe Hare, American Osprey, Canada Goose, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Western Aquatic Garter Snake verified in the area.

Insider tips for Sundew Campground (Ca): Book early — it's a popular federal campground Grounds are raked and well-maintained before check-in Boat launch and dock available at Shady Point with day-use picnicking

Skip Sundew Campground (Ca) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You want privacy — area around campground has burn damage from recent fires.

Best time to visit Sundew Campground (Ca): Year-round — Campground operates year-round with activities including fishing, boating, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing.

Nearby campgrounds: Mill Creek Campground (Plumas) (Meadow Valley, CA), Hutchins (Quincy, CA), Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca) (Quincy, CA), Whitehorse Campground (Bucks Lake, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Sundew Campground (Ca)

Cell signal at Sundew Campground (Ca) (Meadow Valley, 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.

    CamperWatch
    CommunityPlan a tripCompareTribes
    CamperWatch›CA›Sundew Campground (Ca)
    Sundew Campground (Ca) — photo 1
    See all photos
    Plumas National Forest — lakesideLive availability via Recreation.gov· synced every 30 min

    Sundew Campground (Ca)

    Share: X Facebook
    Meadow Valley, CA, CA★ 4.5 (11 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
    On this page ↓OverviewConditionsPlan Your TripCommunity

    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. 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.

    Best for:CampersNature loversFamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonYear-round
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsBoat Launch
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables
    Family & Pets
    Showers

    Straight talk

    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, suitable only for self-contained RVs✕ You want privacy — area around campground has burn damage from recent fires

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    it's a popular federal campground

    Grounds are raked and well-maintained before check-in

    Boat launch and dock available at Shady Point with day-use picnicking

    Best: Year-round

    Campground operates year-round with activities including fishing, boating, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing, and snowshoeing

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    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, Bobcat, Townsend's Big-eared Bat, Snowshoe Hare, American Osprey, Canada Goose, Northern Alligator Lizard, and Western Aquatic Garter Snake verified in the area.

    Location

    Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
    Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
    530-927-7878· Plumas National Forest
    recinfo@pge.com

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Sundew Campground (Ca) cost per night?+
    Sundew Campground (Ca) costs $30 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Sundew Campground (Ca) open?+
    Sundew Campground (Ca) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Sundew Campground (Ca) have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Sundew Campground (Ca)?+
    Sundew Campground (Ca) is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Sundew Campground (Ca)?+
    Sundew Campground (Ca) 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 Sundew Campground (Ca)?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Sundew Campground (Ca) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Sundew Campground (Ca) open, and what are check-in times?+
    Sundew Campground (Ca) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

    Official resources

    Sundew Campground Map PG&E Campground Rules
    Compare campgroundsPlan a multi-stop trip
    ●Data sources on this page
    Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
    recreation.gov · RIDB API
    National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
    api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
    Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
    airquality.googleapis.com
    iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
    api.inaturalist.org
    Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
    pollen.googleapis.com
    FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
    broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
    Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
    api.sunrise-sunset.org
    Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
    maps.googleapis.com
    RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
    ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

    CamperWatch never fabricates data. Where data is unavailable, it is not shown.

    $30 /night★ 4.5 (11)
    SeasonYear-round
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    Reserve on Recreation.gov ↗
    Dates full? Get an availability alert
    FAQ
    How much does Sundew Campground (Ca) cost per night?+
    What season is Sundew Campground (Ca) open?+
    Does Sundew Campground (Ca) have hookups?+
    All 7 questions →

    Nearby Campgrounds

    Mill Creek Campground (Plumas)

    Meadow Valley, CA

    From $30/night

    Hutchins

    Quincy, CA

    From $50/night

    Grizzly Creek Campground (Ca)

    Quincy, CA

    From $29/night

    Whitehorse Campground

    Bucks Lake, CA

    From $31/night

    Own a campground nearby?

    List free on CamperWatch — we take 5% only on bookings we send. No monthly fee.

    List your campground →
    $30 /nightNo booking fees
    +TRIPCheck availability