Whitehorse Campground
Plumas National Forest
Whitehorse Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. Popular campgrounds like this often book out months ahead, but sites reopen whenever a camper cancels. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the moment one frees up.
Whitehorse campground is located within three miles of 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.This campground is set in a fir and pine forest offering shade during the warm summer months. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is
⚡ EV charging nearby
Nearest DC fast charging: 11.4 mi away (straight line).
Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.
🔭 Planning further ahead?
We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.
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❓ Whitehorse Campground FAQ
How do I reserve a campsite at Whitehorse Campground?
Whitehorse Campground in California takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.
How can I get a spot at Whitehorse Campground when it's fully booked?
Popular campgrounds like Whitehorse Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. Add your email to the alert on this page and CampSage will start watching Whitehorse Campground and email you free the moment a cancellation opens up.
Is Whitehorse Campground a good campground?
Whitehorse Campground holds an average rating of 3.8/5 from 30 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.
Where is Whitehorse Campground located?
Whitehorse Campground is located in Plumas National Forest, California. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.
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