Bucks Lake California Map

About Bucks Lake, California

Bucks Lake is a locality in Plumas County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 20. Bucks Lake is located at 39.8707°N, 121.1844°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 95956.

Bucks Lake is a deep, sapphire jewel set high in the Plumas National Forest, a vast expanse of Sierra Nevada granite and pine. It lies 36.0 miles east-north-east of Chico, CA (from Chico, CA: bearing 74°T), and is situated 15.8 miles west-south-west of East Quincy. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of evergreen needles and damp earth, a constant, invigorating presence. Around the lake, dense stands of fir and cedar climb steep slopes, their dark green a stark contrast to the brilliant blue of the water. Granite outcroppings, weathered and softened by centuries of wind and rain, punctuate the shoreline, offering rough-hewn perches from which to survey the quiet majesty of the landscape. Sunlight, when it breaks through the towering canopy, falls in broad, golden shafts, illuminating patches of vibrant moss and the occasional flash of a Steller's jay's brilliant blue. The history of Bucks Lake is deeply entwined with the timber industry and the thirst of California's burgeoning cities. For generations, loggers have worked these steep, forested hillsides, their labor fueling the growth of communities far below. While the roar of chainsaws is now more muted, the echoes of that past industry still resonate in the quiet rhythm of this place. The lake itself, though appearing entirely natural, was significantly enlarged and regulated by the Bucks Creek hydroelectric project, a testament to human ingenuity harnessing the power of these mountains. Today, Bucks Lake draws visitors seeking the solace of its pristine waters and the rugged beauty of its surroundings, a place where the profound silence of the wilderness can still be found, punctuated only by the gentle lapping of waves against the shore and the distant cry of a hawk.

About This Bucks Lake Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Bucks Lake, California with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bucks Lake and Plumas County.

Detailed location data for Bucks Lake includes the ZIP code (95956), telephone area code (530), county seat of Plumas County (Quincy), and school district assignment (Plumas Unified School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bucks Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.