Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 530-283-0555; 39696 Hwy 70; 8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri)
Five miles west of town. Has maps and outdoors information.
Plumas County Visitors Center
TOURIST INFORMATION
(
530-283-6345;
www.plumascounty.org
; 550 Crescent St;
8am-5pm Mon-Sat)
Half a mile west of town.
Plumas National Forest Headquarters
TOURIST INFORMATION
(
530-283-2050; 159 Lawrence St;
8am-4:30pm Mon-Fri)
For maps and outdoors information.
Bucks Lake
This clear mountain lake is cherished by locals in the know. Surrounded by pine forests,
it's excellent for swimming, fishing and boating. It's about 17 miles southwest of Quincy,
via the white-knuckle roads of Bucks Lake Rd (Hwy 119). The region is lined with beauti-
ful
hiking trails
, including the Pacific Crest Trail, which passes through the adjoining
21,000-acre Bucks Lake Wilderness in the northwestern part of Plumas National Forest. In
winter, the last 3 miles of Bucks Lake Rd are closed by snow, making it ideal for cross-
country skiers.
Bucks Lake Lodge
( 530-283-2262;
www.buckslakelodge.com
; 16525 Bucks Lake Rd; d
$99-109, cabins $145-195; )
is right on the lakeshore and rents boats and fishing tackle
in summer and cross-country skis in winter. The
restaurant
(mains $8 to $16) is popular
Circle; r $129-149; )
is actually a B&B across the street from the lake, with cozily over-
stuffed furnishings, woodsy paintings, Jacuzzis, fireplaces and a deck. The bold southwest-
ern rugs and heavy rough timber bed posts of the Cowboy Room is a favorite.
Five first-come, first-served
campgrounds
(sites $20-25) are open from June to
September. Get a map at the
Plumas National Forest Headquarters
or the
Mt Hough
Ranger District Office
, both in Quincy.
