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Discover the Plumas National Forest
From craggy peaks and high mountain lakes to wild and winding rivers, find your next adventure in the Lost Sierra.
What's New?
Hazardous Conditions from Rain Event after Wildfires
Woodcutting: Information on woodcutting and obtaining a personal use firewood permit. It is the responsibility of the permittee to obtain the Woodcutting Status each day prior to cutting by calling 1-800-847-7766. Chainsaw use may be restricted or prohibited depending on daily fire restrictions.
Fire Area Closures: Some national forest lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites near and within recent fire areas are closed to all forest activities.
Forest Order 05-11-03-22-01 - Feather River Ranger District Recreation Sites (North Complex) - Map
Feather River Ranger District Fire Emergency Road and Trail Closure - map
Fire Restrictions: Effective October 23, 2021, campfires are allowed on the Plumas National Forest both inside and outside of developed campgrounds and recreation sites. Fire restrictions on private land are managed by the CAL FIRE. Always check current fire restrictions on public lands and “know before you go.”
Campfire Permits are available online.
Burn Permits: Information about burning on private land (under state jurisdiction), including obtaining online burn permits.
Popular Recreation Activities
Recent News
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Numerous Plumas National Forest recreation sites opening
Release Date: May 19, 2022
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Collaborative townhall meeting on Claremont Forest Resiliency Project this Wednesday
Release Date: May 16, 2022
Features
Feather Falls Recreation Area Closed
Extensive fire damage to the trail, campground, overlook, and surrounding area from the 2020 North Complex will take time to fix.
New Campground Reservation Opportunities and Some New Fee Sites
More campsites across the Plumas National Forest (Feather River Canyon, Bucks Lake, Lake Davis, and Lakes Basin recreation areas) will be available by reservation this year. Visitors can also expect to pay modest fees at additional recreation sites managed by Outdoors in Plumas, the concessionaire operating under permit to the Plumas National Forest.
Spotlights
Ongoing Trail Restoration with BAER funds
Trail restoration after recent fires is ongoing along the Middle Fork of the Feather River.
Incident Contracting with the Federal Government
Want to contract with the Forest Service for fire and other all-hazard incidents? Visit: http://www.fs.fed.us/business/incident/
Bald eaglet safety – temporary campground closure
Nesting bald eagles protected with a partial campground closure through July 15, 2021 in the vicinity of Little Grass Reservoir.
New Bucks Lake Wilderness/Pacific Crest Trail Kiosk
Hikers will see a new interpretive kiosk near the southern edge of the Bucks Lake Wilderness, showcasing the Pacific Crest Trail and the history of the Bucks Lake Wilderness.
Highlights
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