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Forest Service Ending Regional Closure Order Two Days Early; Five Forests to Remain Closed Under Local Orders

Fire closure orders (scroll down to closures section)

Plumas National Forest: At A Glance

• Recreation opportunities across the Forest may be found at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/plumas/recreation and Outdoors in Plumas at: www.outdoorsinplumas.com. Reservations are available at many sites – see www.recreation.gov/plumas. While more sites will have fees assessed this year, many sites remain fee-free. See both 2021 New-Fee and Fee-free sites.
• Woodcutting: Information on woodcutting and obtaining a personal use firewood permit on the Forest can be found at Woodcutting. 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. Feather River Ranger District Recreation Site, Bridge, and River Area Closure - map, Feather River Ranger District Fire Emergency Road and Trail Closure - map, Beckwourth Complex and Dixie Fire Forest Order - map.
• Fire Restrictions: Severe drought conditions continue throughout CA and fire restrictions on public lands, including campfires, outdoor BBQ's, and smoking are in effect. Always “know before you go.”
• Campfire Permits: Permits are available online https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/. 
• Burn Permits: Information about burning on private land (under state jurisdiction), including obtaining online burn permits may be found at: https://www.readyforwildfire.org/prevent-wildfire/debris-burning/.

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Personal Use Firewood Permits Required – The Plumas National Forest free personal woodcutting permit program has been extended through December 31, 2021. Permits and tags are required; customers may cut up to 12 cords per calendar year. Personal use firewood may not be sold. Commercial firewood cutters (buy/sell/trade wood) require commercial (not personal use) permits. Green trees may not be cut for personal or commercial use.  Information on woodcutting and obtaining a personal use firewood permit on the Forest can be found at Woodcutting. 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. 

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.

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Spotlights

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. 

Connected Communities

Help us develop a master trails plan linking our communities on public lands within Plumas, Sierra, Butte and Lassen Counties!

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