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.

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Meadow Valley, CA, CA★ 4.5 (11 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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

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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

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530-927-7878· Plumas National Forest

Campground entrance

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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
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●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

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$30 /night★ 4.5 (11)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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