Water Activities
Swimming, boating, kayaking, tubing and all around fun in the water can be found all over the Plumas National Forest. Lakes, rivers, reservoirs and creeks exist on each and every Ranger District on the Plumas.
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Gold Lake in Lakes Basin
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Gold Lake is the largest lake in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Its clear blue water spills into Frazier Creek…
Hallsted Campground
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Hallsted Campground is located 17 miles west of Quincy on Hwy 70, near Twain. There are 20 single family campsites, each with a table and fire ring. Eight of the sites have electrical hookups and…
Honker Cove Boat Launch Facility
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This boat launch facility is a single lane concrete ramp with seasonal loading dock. It is located next to Grasshopper Flat Campground on the east side of Lake Davis. It includes a two lane paved…
Hutchins Group Campground
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This campground requires a reservation. Hutchins Group has 3 campsites that accommodate both tent and trailer camping and each site holds 25 people. Located in the Bucks Lake Recreation Area, it…
Lake Davis
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Lake Davis was built in 1967. It was built to enhance the areas fishery and develop recreation. Its water flows into Grizzly Creek and to the Middle Fork of the Feather River. The lake is the center…
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…
Little Grass Valley Recreation Area
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8-3-2021 At this time the Black Rock boat dock has been removed from the water and is not available until further notice.The Feather River Ranger District manages 8 family campgrounds around…
Lone Rock Campground
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Nearby communities such as Taylorsville, Greenville, Janesville, Milford and Susanville are the closest places for ice and other supplies before you travel up the hill. Wood is for sale within…