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Long Point Campground

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Antelope Lake Road from the west side of the lake above Taylorsville is currently closed to the public on weekdays from 7:00 am on Monday through 5:00 pm on Friday. The road is open to the public on weekends between Friday at 5:00 pm and Monday at 7:00 am. An alternate route is available to the lake. A Forest Service visitor map is recommended. Directions: From Greenville, take County Road 112 (Main Street) east until it turns into Diamond Mountain Road (County Road 213). Stay on County Road 213 until it turns into Forest Service Road 28N03. Follow Forest Service Road 28N03 through Lone Rock Valley until you reach the lake. Trailers: The alternate route includes gravel and dirt roads and is not recommended for trailers. Visitors with large trailers should arrive from the east side of the lake out of Janesville.

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Plumas National Forest

Overview

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.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

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.

Natural Features

The campground is situated at an elevation of 5,000 ft. and is shaded with plentiful pine and fir trees. It is nestled in the beautiful northern Sierra Nevada mountain range, offering forested woods and scenic vistas as far as the eye can see.

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For facility specific information, please call (530) 927-7878.

Nearby Attractions

Campground is located about 30 miles from the small town of Taylorsville.

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Location

Long Point Campground is located in California

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Directions

Located 30 miles northeast of Taylorsville, on the Genesee-Antelope Lake Road. From Janesville, take County Road 208 for 4 miles and turn onto Forest Service road 28N01 for 9 miles, then turn right on Forest Service road 28N03 and continue for 2 miles.

Coordinates

40.1783333 N
120.5783333 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly