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Mt. Hough Ranger District
While our recreational sites remain open, the office hours of the Mt. Hough District office may change at any time. Please call the District office at (530) 283-0555 for current hours.
The Mt. Hough Ranger District is one of three ranger districts of the Plumas National Forest. Our office is located in Quincy, California, Plumas County and extends to the north bordering the Lassen National Forest. We are proud to be part of a dynamic community that shares its wealth of resources with our visitors.
The Mt. Hough Ranger District is a place where visitors can find activities and experiences they require. Besides the great expanse of forest, visitors also enjoy varied recreation areas; mountain top forest lookouts; both developed fee and no-fee campgrounds; a versatile forest road system; privately owned lodges operated under permit; and various boat launches. From solitude to adventure, available activities include lodges, camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, equestrian, nature watching, water sports, cultural resources, exploring, wildflowers, fall color, motor touring and relaxing.
In addition to recreation activities, Mt. Hough Ranger District provides other benefits to the community. Fuelwood, Christmas Trees and other timber related resource are available by permit. Personal use fuelwood and Christmas Tree permits are available by mail or in person. All commercial permits must be obtained in person. Small amounts of forest products are available without permit. Call 530-836-2575 for details
Campgrounds managed by Outdoors in Plumas
Recreation on the Mt. Hough Ranger District:
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Most sites are open for the 2024 summer recreation season. Visitors should always check for closures at Alerts and Notices on the Plumas National Forest website. |
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| Reservations: | Sites can be reserved online at www.Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
Activities
Mountain Biking
Areas for Mountain Biking at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Berry Creek Trail
- Mt. Hough Trail
- South Park Trails
- Bear Cub Trail
- Cascade Trail
- Deer Trail
- Flume Trail
- Monument Peak Trail
- Ridge Trail
- Spanish Ridge Trail
- Spanish Traverse
Road Cycling
Areas for Road Cycling at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Grizzly Creek Campground
- Lower Bucks Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Sundew Campground
- Whitehorse Campground
- Feather River Canyon Recreation Area
- Gansner Bar Campground
- Hallsted Campground
- North Fork Campground
- Queen Lily Campground
- Indian Valley Area
- Greenville Campground
- Other Mt. Hough Campgrounds
- Brady's Camp Campground
- Deanes Valley Campground
- Meadow Camp Campground
- Red Bridge Campground
- Rock Creek Campground
- Silver Lake Campground
- Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
- Spanish Creek Campground
RV Camping
RV Dump Stations near Plumas National Forest Campgrounds that are open to the public
Blue Star Chevron (530) 283-3999
(Near Bucks Lake and Feather River Canyon Area)
Twain General Store & RV Park (530) 283-2130
(Near Feather River Canyon sites)
Taylorsville Community Campground (530) 284-7692
(Near Greenville Campground)
Mohawk Trading Co. (530) 284-7312
(Near Greenville Campground)
Lake Davis
(Between Grizzly and Grasshopper Flat Campgrounds)
Frenchman's Creek @ Cottonwood Springs Campground)
Areas for RV Camping at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake / Taylor Lake Trail
- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Grizzly Creek Campground
- Lower Bucks Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Whitehorse Campground
- Feather River Canyon Recreation Area
- Gansner Bar Campground
- Hallsted Campground
- North Fork Campground
- Queen Lily Campground
- Deanes Valley Campground
- Spanish Creek Campground
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Gold Lake Trail
- Grizzly Creek Campground
- Hutchins Group Campground
- Lower Bucks Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Sandy Point Day Use Area and Boat Launch
- Sundew Campground
- Indian Valley Area
- Round Valley Reservoir Day Use
- Silver Lake Campground
- Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake / Taylor Lake Trail
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Mill Creek Campground
- Feather River Canyon Recreation Area
- Gansner Bar Campground
- Hallsted Campground
- North Fork Campground
- Queen Lily Campground
- Middle Fork Trails-Access from Bucks Lake Road
- McCarthy Bar Trail
- Brady's Camp Campground
- Spanish Creek Campground
- Spanish Creek Group Campground
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Antelope Lake / Taylor Lake Trail
- Antelope Lake Nature Trail
- Cold Stream Trail
- Middle Creek Trail
- Berry Creek Trail
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Bucks Creek Loop Trail
- Bucks Lake Area Grizzly Forebay Trail
- Bucks Lake Grizzly Forebay Gauging Station Trail
- Bucks Lake Wilderness
- Bucks Lake Wilderness Trails
- Gold Lake Trail
- Granite Gap Trail
- Mill Creek Trail
- Right Hand Branch Trail
- Three Lakes PCT Tie
- Three Lakes Trail
- Butterfly Valley Trail
- Butterfly Valley Botanical Area
- Feather River Canyon Recreation Area
- Ben Lomond Trail
- Chambers Creek Trail
- Indian Springs Trail
- Yellow Creek Trail
- Indian Valley Area
- Peter's Creek Trail
- Round Valley Lake Nature Trail
- Middle Fork Trails of the Feather River
- Middle Fork Trails - Access from La Porte Rd
- Bachs Creek Trail
- Lost Cabin Springs Trail
- Middle Fork Trails-Access from Bucks Lake Road
- McCarthy Bar Trail
- No Ear Bar Trail
- Oddie Bar Trail
- Mt. Hough Trail
- North Fork Fishing Trail
- South Park Trails
- Bear Cub Trail
- Cascade Trail
- Deer Trail
- Flume Trail
- Monument Peak Trail
- Ridge Trail
- Spanish Ridge Trail
- Spanish Traverse
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Antelope Lake / Taylor Lake Trail
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Bucks Lake Area Grizzly Forebay Trail
- Bucks Lake Wilderness
- Bucks Lake Wilderness Trails
- Gold Lake Trail
- Granite Gap Trail
- Mill Creek Trail
- Three Lakes PCT Tie
- Three Lakes Trail
- Feather River Canyon Recreation Area
- Ben Lomond Trail
- Indian Springs Trail
- Indian Valley Area
- Peter's Creek Trail
- Middle Fork Trails of the Feather River
- Middle Fork Trails - Access from La Porte Rd
- Lost Cabin Springs Trail
- Middle Fork Trails-Access from Bucks Lake Road
- McCarthy Bar Trail
- No Ear Bar Trail
- Oddie Bar Trail
- North Tollgate
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Antelope Lake Nature Trail
- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Hutchins Group Campground
- Lower Bucks Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Sundew Campground
- Whitehorse Campground
- Feather River Canyon Recreation Area
- Gansner Bar Campground
- Hallsted Campground
- North Fork Campground
- Queen Lily Campground
- Brady's Camp Campground
- Meadow Camp Campground
- Rock Creek Campground
- Silver Lake Campground
- Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
- Spanish Creek Campground
- Spanish Creek Group Campground
Viewing Plants
Areas for Viewing Plants at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Antelope Lake / Taylor Lake Trail
- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Grizzly Creek Campground
- Hutchins Group Campground
- Lower Bucks Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Sundew Campground
- Whitehorse Campground
- Feather River Canyon Recreation Area
- Gansner Bar Campground
- Hallsted Campground
- North Fork Campground
- Queen Lily Campground
- Round Valley Lake Nature Trail
- Round Valley Reservoir Day Use
- Brady's Camp Campground
- Meadow Camp Campground
- Rock Creek Campground
- Silver Lake Campground
- Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
- Spanish Creek Campground
- Spanish Creek Group Campground
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Antelope Lake / Taylor Lake Trail
- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Grizzly Creek Campground
- Hutchins Group Campground
- Lower Bucks Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Sundew Campground
- Whitehorse Campground
- Feather River Canyon Recreation Area
- Ben Lomond Trail
- Gansner Bar Campground
- Hallsted Campground
- North Fork Campground
- Queen Lily Campground
- Round Valley Lake Nature Trail
- Brady's Camp Campground
- Meadow Camp Campground
- Rock Creek Campground
- Silver Lake Campground
- Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
- Spanish Creek Campground
- Spanish Creek Group Campground
OHV Camping
Areas for OHV Camping at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Brady's Camp Campground
- Deanes Valley Campground
- Meadow Camp Campground
- Rock Creek Campground
- Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
OHV Road Riding
Areas for OHV Road Riding at Mt. Hough Ranger District
OHV Trail Riding
Areas for OHV Trail Riding at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Sandy Point Day Use Area and Boat Launch
- Round Valley Reservoir Day Use
- Silver Lake Campground
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Boating - Motorized
Areas for Boating - Motorized at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Boulder Creek Campground
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Lower Bucks Campground
- Sandy Point Day Use Area and Boat Launch
- Sundew Campground
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Lower Bucks Campground
- Sandy Point Day Use Area and Boat Launch
- Feather River Canyon Recreation Area
- Snake Lake Campground and Equestrian Camp
Swimming
Areas for Swimming at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Lost Cove Boat Ramp
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Gold Lake Trail
- Granite Gap Trail
- Hutchins Group Campground
- Lower Bucks Campground
- Mill Creek Campground
- Sandy Point Day Use Area and Boat Launch
- Sundew Campground
- Gansner Bar Campground
- Hallsted Campground
Tubing
Areas for Tubing at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Long Point Group Campground (25 people per site)
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Mill Creek Campground
- Sandy Point Day Use Area and Boat Launch
- Sundew Campground
- Feather River Canyon Recreation Area
Waterskiing
Areas for Waterskiing at Mt. Hough Ranger District
- Antelope Lake Recreation Area
- Lone Rock Campground
- Long Point Campground
- Bucks Lake Recreation Area
- Mill Creek Campground
- Sandy Point Day Use Area and Boat Launch
- Sundew Campground
Windsurfing
Areas for Windsurfing at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Ice Skating
Areas for Ice Skating at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Sledding/Tubing
Areas for Sledding/Tubing at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Skiing/Snowboarding
Areas for Skiing/Snowboarding at Mt. Hough Ranger District
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Areas for XC Skiing/Snowshoeing at Mt. Hough Ranger District
Snowmobiling
Areas for Snowmobiling at Mt. Hough Ranger District