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Picnicking

Wonderful day sites are available on the Plumas National Forest; some with boating and swimming.

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Antelope Lake Recreation Area

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Biking Hiking
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…

Beckwourth Ranger District

Site Open
Biking Winter Sports Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Water Activities Picnicking Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Beckwourth Ranger District is one of three ranger districts of the Plumas National Forest. We are located on the eastern portion of the forest in Eastern Plumas County extending into Northeastern…

Bucks Lake Recreation Area

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Water Activities Winter Sports Picnicking Scenic Drives Hiking
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…

Camp 5 Boat Launch Facility

Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
This boat launch facilities provides access to the west side of Lake Davis. It is located on the 24N10 road about 2.5 miles from its intersection with County Road 126 (West Street in Portola). It…

Crystal Point Fishing Access

Site Open
Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning
Tucked away off of the busy areas, this day use area is popular fishing access point on Frenchman Lake. It includes a parking area and vault toilet. This is a fee area from May to October. 

Day Use at Frenchman Lake

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Picnicking Winter Sports Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Looking to getaway for the day? How about a morning of fishing, an afternoon picnic, a family barbeque, water skiing, jet skiing or a relaxing scenic evening drive? You may find exactly what you’re…

Day Use at Lake Davis

Site Open
Biking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Winter Sports Water Activities
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…

Frenchman Recreation Area

Site Open
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
Located in the headwaters of the Feather River, Frenchman Lake is only 38 miles northwest of Reno, NV,…

Gold Lake in Lakes Basin

Site Open
Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking
Gold Lake is the largest lake in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Its clear blue water spills into Frazier Creek…

Last updated March 28th, 2025