Winter Sports
Cross country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and snow play are abundant on the Plumas National Forest during the winter season.
Winter can be a great time to explore the forest, as long as you are prepared. Here are some great tips.
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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…
Day Use at Frenchman Lake
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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
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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,…
Gold Lake Staging Area
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This is the Plumas National Forest facility for accessing the Lakes Basin snowmobile trail system. The location includes a large parking area for vehicles and trailers, two vault toilets and seasonal…
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…
Little Grass Valley Recreation Area
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The Feather River Ranger District manages 8 family campgrounds around Little Grass Valley Reservoir. There are approximately 323 camping units. Campsites in Red Feather, Running Deer, Little Beaver…
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…
Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
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Located in the Antelope Lake Recreation Area, Long Point Group Campground has 4 sites and accommodates up to 25 people at each for both tent and RV camping. Located 30 miles NE of Taylorsville,…