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Long Point (Ca)

10 mi southwest of Janesville, CA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Long Point (Ca)

Long Point Campground is one of three in the Antelope Lake Recreation Area. It is situated on the lake's southwestern side, providing clear water views at nearly every location within the campground. Antelope Lake is one of the more remote, quiet lakes in the Sierra Nevada's Plumas National Forest, making it a popular destination for anglers and explorers of all abilities. Due to its prime location on the lake, Long Point is known for great bass fishing. Sailing and other boating activities are also popular at Antelope Lake. Some sites are very near to shallow water and are ideal for wading near the campground; other sites are near deeper water, allowing visitors the opportunity to anchor their boats nearby. The campground offers multiple single-family and larger group campsites, accommodating both tent and RV camping. With Antelope Lake adjacent to the campground on three sides, most…

  • Fees: - **Senior and Access** passes honored
  • Managed by: Plumas National Forest, FS
  • Where: 10 mi southwest of Janesville, CA · 40.17833, -120.57833

Things to do:

FishingBoating & paddlingSwimmingBiking

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

41°
23°Jan
44°
24°Feb
49°
27°Mar
54°
30°Apr
64°
38°May
74°
44°Jun
83°
51°Jul
82°
50°Aug
76°
45°Sep
63°
37°Oct
49°
28°Nov
40°
23°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

See Long Point (Ca) from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Wemple CabinATV road0.5 mi7.1 mi
Antelope SouthATV road0.7 mi2.7 mi
Antelope ViewATV / OHV, Dirt bike1.6 mi0.6 mi
Antelope FlatATV / OHV, Dirt bike2.8 mi0.6 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 16.1 mi
Propane: 23.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.