Bucks Lake Wilderness
The Bucks Lake Wilderness was established by the California Wilderness Act of 1984. The wilderness encompasses 21,000 acres and is located near the northern end of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
Topography
Elevations in the Bucks Lake Wilderness range from 2,000 feet in the Feather River Canyon to 7,017 feet at Spanish Peak. The top of the escarpment which the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) crosses unfolds a spectacular view of the forest to the east and north. An impressive view of Mount Lassen is visible on clear days.
The Bucks Lake Wilderness has a broad diversity of topography and vegetation. Ground cover varies from brush fields to conifer stands, oaks and pure red fir stands. Several small lakes are scattered across the eastern portion of the Wilderness. Along the western slope are small meadows and quaking bogs hidden among the dense stands of red fir.
Reservations
General Information
Open year round, under snow in winter months.
No bicycles or motorized bikes in the wilderness area.
No permit required for wilderness area, but please register at the trailheads. Campfire permits are required when campfires are allowed.
Pets must be on a leash or under voice control.
Address: 39696 State Highway 70 Quincy, CA 95971
Phone: 530-283-0555
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Closed Midday for Lunch (Closed on federal holidays)
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
