No detected openings were recorded in the last 90 days. Campsite Sniper monitors Whitehorse Campground continuously and will alert you if that changes.
Of the 171 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 56 open for online reservation · 4 reserved · 111 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 19 monitored sites, 12 can be reserved online and 7 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 36 fall on weekdays and 20 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 56 of 171 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 19 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 08 | 5 |
| 09 | 5 |
| 10 | 5 |
| 11 | 5 |
| 12 | 5 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotThe next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
Multi-night stays. 12 2-night, 12 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 08.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 39 ft. 6 sites take 25 ft, 4 sites take 35 ft. 12 sites of 19 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 12 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 09 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 10 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 11 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 12 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 14 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 15 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 17 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 18 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 19 | 20 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 13 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 16 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
About Whitehorse Campground
Overview
Whitehorse campground is located within three miles of Bucks Lake in the northern Sierra Mountains on the Plumas National Forest. The Bucks Lake area offers year-round recreation activities including fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, skiing,snowshoeing and horseback riding.
Recreation
Staying at the Whitehorse campground provides access to several activites located in the greater Bucks Lake area. Fishing, boating, and canoeing, as well as hiking are all activities that can be achieved by staying in this campground. There are walking trails to the lake. A hiking trail runs from the campground and provides access to the Bucks Lake Wilderness and the Pacific Crest Trail. Marinas and boat docks are also within a short drive as well as restaurants at the Lakeside Resort and Bucks Lake Lodge which will re-open under new management in the summer for 2025, weather permitting. Limited supplies and a deli are located at the Haskins Valley Store just a short drive away.
Facilities
Your camping fees make a difference!!! In 2024 this campground recieved new concrete picnic tables and bear proof food storage lockers in most campsites. Vault toilets, water and trash services are on site as well.
Natural Features
This campground is set in a fir and pine forest offering shade during the warm summer months. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is settled along a small creek that feeds into Bucks Lake.
Getting there
Physical Address: 14551 Bucks Lake Road, Bucks Lake, California From Quincy: Take Oroville-Quincy Hwy west 15 miles to the campground which will be on your left. If you have a large RV you will need to take Oroville-Quincy Hwy, left onto Big Creek Road, right on Bucks Lake Road, and the campground will be on your right. From Oroville: Take Oroville-Quincy Hwy 162 East. Left on Bucks Lake Road and campground will be on your right.
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Whitehorse Campground?
Reservations for Whitehorse Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 56 of 171 tracked site-nights are currently open (32.7%). Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Whitehorse Campground?
12 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 08. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Whitehorse Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
4 of the 19 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 39 ft. 7 of those 19 sites have a recorded maximum length and 12 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Whitehorse Campground?
September 2026, with 56 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 171.
When is the next open date at Whitehorse Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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