Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp

Star4.06
18 reviews
Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp

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3,900 ft

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Year-round

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Pets

Not Allowed

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Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$0.00
Hookup Site Fee$0.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.06

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Based on 18 reviews

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"Reviewers generally describe Snake Lake Campground as a quiet, beautiful, and peaceful free/low-cost spot with large shaded sites, wildlife, and easy access, often used as a convenient stopover. However, many note that the lake itself is shallow, heavily vegetated, and not suitable for swimming or typical lake recreation, and some more recent reviews mention lack of services and cleanliness issues. Overall sentiment leans positive for camping and relaxing, but mixed to negative for water quality and amenities, especially given the reported $15 fee in a recent review."

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About Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp

Nestled among towering pines and firs at 3,900 feet, Snake Lake Campground beckons adventurers just 8 miles from Quincy, California. This versatile basecamp sits beside a serene, lily-pad-dotted reservoir and opens directly onto a network of forest roads and trails perfect for mountain biking, horseback riding, and off-highway exploration throughout the Snake Lake Basin.
A campground with individual campsites and an equestrian camping area (small corral). Sites include basic campsite improvements; no specific site types or hookups are indicated in the source material.
ElevationPerched at a comfortable 3,900 feet elevation, the campground offers that perfect mountain climate without venturing too far from civilization—Quincy lies just 8 miles away, making resupply runs and town visits refreshingly convenient.
Natural Features and ScenerySnake Lake itself is a quiet gem, its shallow waters carpeted with green lily pads that create a painter's palette of textures and reflections. The surrounding forest weaves together stately pines and fragrant firs, their branches filtering sunlight onto needle-covered trails below. Venture beyond camp and you'll discover the diverse landscapes of the Snake Lake Basin, where lakeside wetlands give way to dense conifer stands. The multi-use trail system threads through this mountain terrain, offering ever-changing views from water's edge to forested ridgelines—each turn revealing why this corner of the Plumas National Forest captivates riders, hikers, and equestrians alike.
Geological RegionSnake Lake Basin
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Campsite details

AccessibilityADA mounting ramp for equestrian users.
Total Campsitesnull campsites
Recommended CampsitesEquestrian users: utilize the small corral and ADA mounting ramp; follow weed-seed-free feed and manure-handling guidance; use corrals/hitching posts or tree-saver straps for high lines. The campground provides direct access to forest roads—plan vehicle/equipment accordingly.

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Site layoutCampsites in a mixed pine/fir forest; amenities at each site include fire pits, picnic tables, food storage lockers, and access to vault toilets. Equestrian area includes a small corral and an ADA mounting ramp.

Amenities available

Fire rings
Food storage lockers
Picnic tables
Vault toilets

Activities you can enjoy

The campground is a hub for mountain biking, equestrian use, and OHV activity, with staging areas and direct access to forest roads and multi-use trails. Snake Lake is a shallow, lily-pad filled reservoir and swimming is not recommended.
Hiking
Easy access to multi-use trails within the Snake Lake Basin.
Biking
Staging areas for mountain biking and access to multi-use trails from the campground.
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Campground rules

  • Pets are not allowed
  • Fire pits are provided at each campsite.

Hazards

General hazardsSnake Lake is shallow and supports plentiful lily pads; swimming is not recommended.

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Humidity: 42%
Wind: 1.4 mph
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Proximity to water featuresAdjacent to Snake Lake, a shallow reservoir with lily pads; lake is immediately accessible from the campground.

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Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp
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Quincy, CA — approximately 8 miles

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.1
18 reviews
Satisfactory
Satisfactory
Snake Lake Campground And Equestrian Camp is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews
Reviewers generally describe Snake Lake Campground as a quiet, beautiful, and peaceful free/low-cost spot with large shaded sites, wildlife, and easy access, often used as a convenient stopover. However, many note that the lake itself is shallow, heavily vegetated, and not suitable for swimming or typical lake recreation, and some more recent reviews mention lack of services and cleanliness issues. Overall sentiment leans positive for camping and relaxing, but mixed to negative for water quality and amenities, especially given the reported $15 fee in a recent review.
Review Summaries
Based on 18 reviews

What Campers Love

Campers praise the natural setting, calling it beautiful and peaceful, with lots of shade, wildlife, and nearby trails for hiking, horses, and possibly ATVs/4-wheelers. They like the large, free or...
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Based on 18 reviews

Common Concerns

The most frequent complaint is the condition of the lake: often described as shallow, weed-choked, covered in lily pads, pollen, or overgrowth, and generally not suitable for swimming, boating, or...
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Based on 18 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Reviewers advise not to count on the lake for swimming or typical lake recreation; it’s better for hiking around or, if you want clean water activities, to go to Bucks Lake instead for kayaking,...
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Camper Quotes

"Nice free lakefront campground with multiple bathrooms. Lots of wildlife and plenty of shade." "The decent sized lake is covered w/ lily pads and vegetation and not for swimming." "$15 FEE. No boat...
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Accessibility Features

One reviewer notes that the entry road is fully paved, making access easier for RVs, horse trailers, and motorcycles. Beyond this, there is no detailed feedback on ADA accessibility, surface...
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