NOTICE: Bucks Lake will be drawn down below typical levels after Labor Day to make repairs to the dam. The boat ramps will become inaccessible around mid-September. 
NOTICE: Butt Lake Recreation facilities- Road work on Butt-Prattville Road near Cool Springs Campground, Ray Adams Boat Launch, and Ponderosa Flat Campground may create<>traffic delays, heavy truck traffic, noise and dust in the area beginning 8/10 through the remainder of the season.
Reservations made between 8am on April 14th and 8am on April 21st cannot be modified or cancelled. If a cancellation is requested for reservations made during this period, no refunds will be issued. 
 
"FCFS"= First Come First Served
Some of our campgrounds are first come first serve only and do not accommodate reservations and some of our campgrounds are open year-round. 
 
Facility Closures:
Fuller Lake in Nevada County
Work at Fuller dam from 3/28-5/15 will restrict access to public and result in lower lake levels. Recreation Season will open at the normal time on 5/22/26.
 
What FIRE RESTRICTIONS are in place because of wildfire risk? 
NOT ALLOWED at any time or under any Fire Index Rating
- Use of explosives, fireworks, and other pyrotechnic devices 
- Use of chainsaws Use of firearms, air rifles, or gas guns
- Any open flame outside of designated fire rings or BBQs (e.g. non-designated fire rings, tiki torches, etc.) 
- Driving vehicles off designated roads
- Parking vehicles outside designated parking areas
- Generators are not to be left unattended while running. 
Wildfire risk mitigation measures for allowed activities (subject to applicable fire index rating)
The following must have at least 10 feet of clearance from vegetation and flammable materials:
- Fires (allowed in designated structures only, must be supervised at all times and be fully extinguished prior to leaving the site)
- Charcoal grills and generators
The following must have at least 3 feet of clearance from vegetation and flammable materials:
- Petroleum and liquid petroleum gas devices
- Battery powered devices, cord powered devices and power cords
- Smoking (must have a butt receptacle and a bucket of water)
- Citronella candles (no other types of candles are allowed)
Fire Index Rating based restrictions
The current Fire Index Ratings will be posted on main campground and day use facility bulletin boards for your information and are regularly updated based on changing wildfire risk conditions.
When the Fire Index Rating is 
R4 (Very High):
Use of charcoal grills will be prohibited.
When the Fire Index Rating is 
R5 (Extreme):
all fires will be prohibited except for LPG with a shut-off valve. (Smoking will only be allowed within vehicles/RVs)
When the Fire Index Rating is 
R5-PLUS (Extreme Plus):
all fires and flames will be prohibited, including petroleum and LPG devices
The following activities will be restricted to within vehicles/RVs:
smoking, use of generators, use of battery powered devices with motors, extension cords and devices with power cords