Encompassing approximately 1.1 million acres, Plumas National Forest is a tranquil paradise in the Sierra Nevada. It is known for its stunning alpine lakes, meandering rivers, and lush forests. Visit the picturesque Feather Falls, one of California’s tallest waterfalls, and embark on scenic drives through the forest, reveling in the beauty of the Sierra Nevada’s landscapes. Travelers can go from the Scenic drives of the Gold Lake highway and its riches of fishing and hiking opportunities to the Trail trestles of the Feather River Canyon.
Lassen National Forest – July 20, 2021 – The Dixie fire which started on July 14th is now covering area from Bucks Lake to the west shores of Lake Almanor. The Dixie Fire remained active overnight, still moving to the East and North. Crews continued to aggressively fight the fire to increase and strengthen control … Read more
Becwourth Complex Fire – Dotta and Sugar fires July 16, 2021 Plumas County Ca. – July 16, 2021 – 105,000 acres burning north of Reno in the Plumas and Lassen National Forests. Community evacuation updates are posted for each fire . Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued for communities near areas where the fire is … Read more
Spring failure at select Little Grass Valley Reservoir Campgrounds QUINCY, Calif. – July 1, 2021 – There is no potable water (no drinking or dish-washing use) available at several Plumas National Forest recreation sites located at Little Grass Valley Reservoir near La Porte, CA.Non-potable water availability is also very limited.Affected sites include: Little Beaver, Red … Read more
Quincy, CA – June 14, 2021 – Fire use restrictions are effective June 15, 2021, within the PlumasNational Forest (public land), according to Chris Carlton, Forest Supervisor.Fire Use Restrictions You may not build, maintain, attend, or use a fire, campfire or stove fire except in the designatedrecreation sites noted in Exhibit A of the PNF … Read more
Public Notice or Popular Trail Closure – Feather Falls Area Closed Oroville, CA May 28, 2021— Extensive fire damage to facilities on Plumas National Forestland in the Feather Falls, CA area will take a minimum of several years to repair. Facilitiesneeding to be reconstructed, including the Feather Falls Trail, Campground, and Overlook, willremain closed in … Read more
Little Grass Valley Reservoir Camp Hosts Needed Quincy, Calif., April 7, 2021 – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several PlumasNational Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley Reservoir near La Porte, California.The volunteer positions will likely begin in late May/early June and last into September orOctober, depending on the weather. “If you’re enthusiastic about … Read more
Additional reservation opportunities & new fee sites Quincy, Calif., March 26, 2021 – More campsites across the Plumas National Forest within the FeatherRiver Canyon, Bucks Lake, Lake Davis, and Lakes Basin recreation areas, will be available byreservation this year, according to Forest Supervisor Chris Carlton. “With so many more people looking to visit the Plumas … Read more
Nesting Eagles in Plumas National Forest Have been nesting here for 2 decades QUINCY, Calif. March 19, 2021 – A section of the Wyandotte Campground in the Plumas National Forest is temporarily closed to protect a bald eagle nesting territory in the vicinity of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, 50 miles northeast of Oroville in Plumas … Read more
Forecast models predict possibility of upto a foot of snow at lake level by Monday. RENO NEVADA, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 – A strong cold front will push through the Sierra and western Nevada on Friday bringing gusty winds, much colder temperatures, and chances for rain and snow showers. This storm does appear to herald in … Read more
Quincy, CA – Beginning Nov. 1, Plumas National Forest Christmas tree cutting permits may be purchased on-line in addition to the existing mail-in option. Trees may be cut through Dec. 31. “We’re very pleased to have two options available for people to obtain Christmas Tree permits, especially with our offices still closed,” said Forest Supervisor … Read more
Campfires and dispersed camping prohibited – fire closures QUINCY, Calif. – Fire Restrictions on the Plumas National Forest (PNF) are continuing due to unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout the state. A ban on all campfires, outdoor BBQ’s, and smoking is in place. Portable lanterns and camp stoves using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid … Read more
Quincy, Calif. – Additional developed recreation sites in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area are now open including Gold, Goose, and Haven Lake Campgrounds, Gold Lake Car Top Boat Launch &Picnic Site and Grassy Lake Trailhead. Other Plumas National Forest campgrounds recently openedinclude Hallsted (Feather River Canyon), Grizzly Creek (Bucks Lake area) and Golden TroutCrossing (south … Read more
Plumas NF trail and parking lot reconstruction -Feather Falls facilities temporarily closed for construction Feather River Ca., June 22, 2020 – The Plumas National Forest is upgrading the trail, parking lot, access road, and campground that service Feather Falls in Butte County, CA. A short closure (July 6 – August 31, 2020) is necessary to … Read more
Quincy, Calif. – Plumas National Forest is opening additional recreation sites on Friday, June 19, 2020 Included are Bucks Lake recreation sites: Hutchins Group, Sundew, Mill Creek, and Whitehorse Campgrounds, in addition to Sandy Point Boat Ramp, Picnic, and Beach day-use plus Bucks Lake Kiosk. Spanish Creek recreation sites include Spanish Creek and Spanish Creek … Read more
Public Safety Alert – Plumas National Forest Sierrra Rec Magazine – QUINCY, CALIF. June 2, 2020 – The Fern Falls Trail Bridge is closed to protect the visiting public, until it can be demolished and removed, likely in summer 2020. Lower Fern Falls (non-motorized) Trail (#12E41) remains open and may be accessed by fording Graeagle … Read more
2023 Update May 15, 2023 – Today they have started the plowing on Bucks Lake Access roads. because of the heavy snow pack in winter 2023, opening dates for the lake will be delayed. Please check with forest Service road openings before planning trips to the lake in May. The wilderness Area and seasonal recreation … Read more
March 2020- Plumas National Forest has closed offices and implemented virtual services to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak, in accordance with guidance from federal and state authorities. Customers needing information, permits and maps are encouraged to call local offices at the numbers below, during … Read more
-Little Grass Valley & Sly Creek Reservoirs Need Campground Hosts- February, 19, 2020 – QUINCY, Calif – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs near La Porte, California. The volunteer positions will likely begin in late May and last into September or October, … Read more
Quincy, CA – Plumas National Forest wildlife crewmember Abby Marshall is asking the community for help by sharing their knowledge of local elk populations. This information will assist the Forest in their efforts to restore and improve elk habitat management. “I’m creating a monitoring plan to identify important elk calving areas and habitat on the Plumas … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – November 5, 2019 – Quincy, CA – Portions of Frenchman Lake Recreation Area will be closed temporarily to protect the public during active removal of hazardous trees and other woody fuels. All National Forest System roads and other highways at the perimeter of Frenchman Lake will remain open as willLunker Point … Read more
The Plumas National Forest, Beckwourth Ranger district, Tahoe National Forest and Sierra Buttes Range District approve project to connect approx 19.79 miles of multi-use single track from the city of Portola to then recreational community of Gold Mountain. Giving recreational opportunity to the Beckwourth peak region. The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship posted this release on … Read more
Fire restrictions lifted on federally-managed land QUINCY, CA – The Forest Service announced that fire restrictions will be lifted for federally managed lands in the Plumas National Forest (PNF) effective Monday, Sept 23, 2019.Restrictions on private land remain in place and are managed by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (http://calfire.ca.gov). Forest visitors … Read more
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – August 9, 2019, marks the 75th birthday of our beloved icon, Smokey Bear. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, in coordination with our partners at Great Basin Institute and Heavenly Mountain Resort, will host two events in celebration of Smokey’s 75th birthday. A birthday celebration will be held at 1 … Read more
QUINCY, Calif – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Gold Lake Campground in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area near Graeagle, California and Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoir Campgrounds near La Porte, California. The volunteer positions typically begin in May or early June (depending on the weather) and … Read more
Plumas National Forest Invites You to “TLC for Valley Creek Trail” National Trail Day Project Oroville, CA- May 17, 2019 – Join the Plumas National Forest for the annual American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1. Volunteers will have an opportunity to improve the 1.7 mile Valley Creek Trail while experiencing the … Read more
Plumas NF Over-snow Vehicle Comment period extended – open houses rescheduled- Sierra Rec Magazine – News – February 12, 2019 – Quincy, CA – The comment period for the Plumas National Forest Over-snow Vehicle Use Designation Project has been extended, with a new comment period end date of March 1, 2019. The previous comment period expired on … Read more
Starting March 15th, 2018 the Belden Day Use Area int he Feather River Canyon Closed. Alternative location provided for access. Public Access Update – March 4, 2018 – PG&E’s Belden Day Use Area in the Feather River Canyon along Hwy 70 will be closed to public access beginning March 15, 2018 to approximately October 2019 due … Read more
Little Grass Valley Reservoir & Gold Lake Are in Need of Campground Hosts for 2018 Season QUINCY, Calif – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs near La Porte, California and for Gold Lake Campground in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area near Graeagle, … Read more
Little Grass Valley Reservoir & Gold Lake need Campground Hosts 2018 Sierra Rec Magazine, February 22, 2018 – QUINCY, Calif – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs near La Porte, California and for Gold Lake Campground in the Lakes Basin Recreation … Read more
Spanish Creek Campground upgrades -group campsites, family campsites and parking- QUINCY, Calif – June 15, 2017 – Spanish Creek Campground features new upgrades including three group and four family campsites plus additional parking. Five miles west of Quincy, CA along the scenic Feather River Byway (CA Hwy 70), the popular Plumas National Forest campground … Read more
Plumas National Forest Has Access To Many Great Camping and Fishing Areas this Memorial Day Weekend Plumas National Forest – Quincy Ca – May 23, 2017 – Searching out your favorite recreation areas in Plumas National Forest over the coming Memorial Day Weekend can be as simple as knowing the elevation. Speaking with the team … Read more
Rising Lake Levels Have Given Greater Access To Frenchman Lake QUINCY, CA – The Lunker Point boat ramp on the west shore of Frenchman Lake in eastern Plumas National Forest is now open. The facility has been closed for the past three years due to drought related, low water levels. Water levels are expected to … Read more
Plumas National Forest adds Historic Facility to Recreational Opportunities List QUINCY, California – July 27, 2016 – The historic Crocker Guard Station will open to the public as a recreation rental on August 1, 2016. Located near the Lake Davis Recreation Area on the east side of the Plumas National Forest, this one-of-a-kind venue provides a … Read more
