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The Plumas National Forest has miles of trails from easy to more difficult.

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Antelope Lake Recreation Area

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At 5,000 feet in elevation, Antelope Lake is located in the northeastern part of the Mt. Hough Ranger District. It is a small remote lake with 15 miles of shoreline. Surrounding the lake are…

Bucks Lake Recreation Area

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Bucks Lake is located on Oroville-Bucks Lake Road, 17 miles southwest of Quincy or 32 miles northeast of Oroville.  Bucks Lake is a high mountain lake surrounded by the Bucks Lake Wilderness on…

Bucks Lake Wilderness

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The Bucks Lake Wilderness was established by the California Wilderness Act of 1984.  The wilderness encompasses 21,000 acres, and is located near the northern end of the Sierra Nevada mountain…

Butterfly Valley Botanical Area

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Designated as a botanical area in 1976, the Butterfly Valley is named for its resemblance to a butterfly shape as seen from aerial photos.  Located 3.5 miles north of Quincy on Hw 70/89 off of…

Day Use at Lake Davis

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Lake Davis is one of the premier fishing lakes in Northern California. Skiing and jet skiing are not allowed on Lake Davis, making this a quieter place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Many for fee…

Feather River Canyon Recreation Area

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Located 32 miles west of Quincy on Hwy 70, the Feather River Canyon Area has multiple campgrounds and trails.  Located on the west branch of the north fork of the Feather River along Caribou Road,…

Indian Valley Area

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Just north of Quincy in Plumas County, the Indian Valley includes fishing, hiking, swimming, picnicking and camping in the Plumas National Forest.  This portion of Highway 89, just north of Quincy…

Lake Davis Recreation Area

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Lake Davis is located 7 miles north of Portola, California. This lake was created in 1967 for recreational opportunities. The Lake Davis Recreation Area offers a wide variety of summer outdoor…

Lakes Basin Recreation Area

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Located nine miles southwest of Graeagle, California, this recreation area has special geological features. There is breathtaking scenery and over 20 small lakes nearby, most of which are accessible…

Lightning Tree Boat Launch Facility

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This boat launch facility is a concrete ramp with seasonal loading dock. It is located next to Lightning Tree Campground on the east side of Lake Davis. It includes a large paved parking area, vault…

Last updated March 28th, 2025