Sandy Point

The Sandy Point boat ramp provides easy access to Bucks Lake for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. The ramp is located within the Sundew Campground, a reservable campground operated by the US Forest Service.

The boat ramp offers ample parking and is well-suited for launching small watercraft. Bucks Lake is a scenic high-mountain lake surrounded by the Bucks Lake Wilderness, offering excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and enjoying the natural beauty of the area. The lake has multiple boat ramps around its shores, including the public Sandy Point ramp, the Bucks Lake Marina ramp, and the Lakeshore Resort ramp.

Visitors should note that the Sundew Campground where the Sandy Point ramp is located is a reservable facility, so advance planning is recommended, especially during peak seasons. There are also several other campgrounds within 10 miles of the Sandy Point access point. The Bucks Lake area provides a variety of recreational opportunities beyond just boating, including hiking, swimming, and winter sports like snowmobiling and skiing.

Overview
Sundew campground is located at 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
The greater Bucks Lake area provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and canoeing. The boat ramp at Shady Point provides...

Overview
Sundew campground is located at 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
The greater Bucks Lake area provides ample opportunities for fishing, boating, and canoeing. The boat ramp at Shady Point provides a boat dock to launch boats, showers, and day use picnicing. Hiking trails are only a short drive away with trailheads located in the Mill Creek Campground, Mill Creek Trailhead on the way to Bucks Summit, and at Bucks Summit where the PCT or Bucks Creek Loop trail are located. 
Facilities
Sundew is nestled within a fir and pine tree forest offering shade during the hot summer days, and cooling things off as night falls. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is located along the western shore of Bucks Lake, thus providing easy access to water recreation activities.  
Natural Features
Sundew is nestled within a fir and pine tree forest offering shade during the hot summer days, and cooling things off as night falls. Situated at 5,500 feet in elevation, the campground is located along the western shore of Bucks Lake, thus providing easy access to water recreation activities.  

Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (916) 386-5164.

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