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Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp

Campground · Dispersed · Fee

Dispersed

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Type
Campground
Phone
N/A
Nearest dump station
Almanor RV Dump Station · 19.2 mi
Coordinates
39.9739, -121.0154
Last verified
September 19, 2026
39.9739° N · 121.0154° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

Overview Snake Lake is located at approximately 3900 ft in elevation and is about 8 miles from the quaint town of Quincy, CA. Upon arriving, you are greeted by a mixed pine and fir forest as well as the shallow, lilly pad filled Snake Lake. Easy access to multi use trails can be found within the Snake Lake Basin. Recreation This campground is a hub of activity and hosts staging areas for mountain biking, equestrian, and OHV use. Play hard and respect everyones rights and activies. This is one of the only campgrounds that has use access to forest roads directly from the campground. Facilities These improvements can be found at each campsite: Fire pits Picnic tables Food storage locker Vault toilets For the equestrian users there is a small corral and a ADA mounting ramp Please use certified weed-seed-free feed for horses Please remove, scatter or bury manure piles left in corrals or while dispersed camping Use the provided corrals or hitching posts to stage horses; use high lines with tree saver straps to protect trees and minimize impact while dispersed camping Natural Features Snake Lake is a shallow reservoir that promotes the growth of Lilly Pads. Swimming is not in the best interest of the user. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (530) 283-0555. Nearby Attractions The hamlet town of Quincy hosts many activities during the warm summer months. Music festivals, the Plumas County Fair, and other random activities are within a quick drive from the campground.

From the managing agency.

Is this site free?

No. this site charges a fee.

How do I get to this site?

this site is at 39.9739, -121.0154. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.

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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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