To all Plumas National Forest communities and visitors
While there is still some snow play at higher elevations, spring has sprung on the Plumas National Forest. Developed recreation sites are generally opening in late April into May, as usual. For recreation opportunities across the Forest see this website 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 Fee and Fee-free sites
Woodcutting is allowed with a permit in open areas and if daily fire restrictions allow (1-800-847-7766).
Drought conditions continue throughout CA and while fire restrictions on public lands including campfires, outdoor BBQ's, and smoking have been lifted, conditions may change at any time, likely earlier this year. Always “know before you go.”
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 and may be acquired by email return correspondences (or by phone call with email return correspondence). Hard copy mailing of permit and tags is temporarily halted until further notice. Free-use permits that were set to expire on April 30 will be extended through December 31, 2021. Customers may cut up to 12 cords per calendar year with permits. 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.
If you love camping and like people, being a volunteer campground host may be the perfect activity for you this summer. Several hosts are needed for campgrounds at Little Grass Valley Reservoir near La Porte, California. Secret tip: A full moon over Black Rock Campground is not to be missed!
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.
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.
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