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: Woodcutting, both personal-use and commercial, is allowed with a permit in open areas and if daily fire restrictions allow (1-800-847-7766).
• 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 Closure Area - map, Dixie Fire Emergency Area, Road, Trail, and Developed Recreation Site Closure - 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.

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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

Fire use restrictions

Plumas National Forest Fire Use Restrictions are in effect as severe drought conditions impact California.

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. 

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