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Description - Bucks Lake was named by one of the first white settlers in Bucks Valley, Horace 'Buck' Bucklin, who came into the area from New York in 1850. The lake is located in a valley known for almost 80 years as Bucks Ranch.
In 1925, the Bucks Creek Project was undertaken by the Feather River Power Company. Part of the project, Bucks Dam, was completed in 1929. Title passed to the Great Western Power Company the same year, and later to Pacific Gas and Electric Company.
About half of the shoreline is now owned by Pacific Gas and Electric and the other half is under the management of the Forest Service.
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- Bucks Lake was named by one of the first white settlers in Bucks Valley, Horace 'Buck' Bucklin, who came into the area from New York in 1850. The lake is located in a valley known for almost 80 years as Bucks Ranch. In 1925, the Bucks Creek Project was undertaken by the Feather River Power Company. Part of the project, Bucks Dam, was completed in 1929. Title
passed to the Great Western Power Company the same year, and later to Pacific Gas and Electric Company. This high mountain lake is at an elevation of 5,155 feet The lake has a surface area of 1,827 acres with 14 miles of shoreline. Bucks Lake offers many recreational opportunities. Camping is available at Whitehorse, Sundew, Mill Creek, Lower Bucks, Grizzly Creek and Hutchins campgrounds. Hiking, fishing, swimming and boating are available from most of these campgrounds.
Recreation - Bucks Lake offers many water sport activities including boat rentals, fishing and water skiing. Enjoy the many camping opportunities at this beautiful mountain lake. Climate - The Plumas generally experiences warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Weather can change rapidly during all seasons of the year. Elevation plays a major role in temperature and precipitation. This precipitation falls mainly from October through April. At higher elevations, it comes mostly in the form of snow. Clouds can build up during the summer to produce thunderstorm activity. It is wise to pack for any season with clothing that can be "layered", ready to peel off or add on as the thermometer dictates. Always include some kind of rain gear. Location -
Bucks Lake Recreation Area is located in southern region of the Mt. Hough Ranger District, just south of Bucks Lake Wilderness area. This area is southwest of Quincy.
LAT: 39.9044690755
LONG: -121.150360107
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