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Antelope Lake Recreation Area
At 5,000 feet in elevation, Antelope Lake is located in the northeastern part of the Mt. Hough Ranger District. It is a small remote lake with 15 miles of shoreline. Surrounding the lake are mountains blanketed with pine and fir trees. Protected coves around the lake attract several species of migratory birds.
This site is being managed by concessionaire Royal Elk Park Management. Please visit https://royalelkparkmanagement.com/plumas-nf for more information.
Travellers can also stop in nearby communities such as Taylorsville, Greenville, Janesville, Milford and Susanville for ice and other supplies before you travel up the hill. Wood is for sale within campgrounds.
Accessible sites are available.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Closed for the 2024 season. Visitors should always check for additional information at Alerts and Notices on the Plumas National Forest website. |
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| Closest Towns: | Antelope Lake is located 30 miles NE of Taylorsville. |
| Information Center: | Mt. Hough Range District Office, 39696 Hwy 70, Quincy, CA 95971 Open 8 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday (530) 836-2575 |
Activities
Road Cycling
Recreation areas with activity Road Cycling:Antelope Lake has an 11 mile paved loop around the Recreation Area. Points of interest include the Pioneer Cabin, picnic areas, beaches, lake view vistas, bird and wildlife viewing.
Approximate riding time is 1 1/2 hours
Campground Camping
Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:To reserve sites at Boulder Creek, Lone Rock, Long Point, Long Point Group Campgrounds contact Recreation.gov
Group Camping
Recreation areas with activity Group Camping:Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp
Fishing Access is nearby at Lunker Landing and Guiney Point; Lost Cove boat ramp is located on the north side of the lake.
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:Viewing Wildlife
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Wildlife:- Antelope Lake Nature Trail
- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
Viewing Plants
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Plants:- Antelope Lake / Taylor Lake Trail
- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
Viewing Scenery
Recreation areas with activity Viewing Scenery:- Antelope Lake / Taylor Lake Trail
- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
Picnicking
Recreation areas with activity Picnicking:Antelope Picnic and Day Use area is available.
Boating - Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Motorized:- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp
Lost Cove boat launch located nearby
Boating - Non-Motorized
Recreation areas with activity Boating - Non-Motorized:- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp
Swimming
Recreation areas with activity Swimming:- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp