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What's New?
An "Unauthorized Noncommerical Group Use Incident" (i.e., Rainbow Family Gathering) is occurring on the Plumas National Forest Mount Hough Ranger District, approximately 5 miles north of Antelope Lake Recreation Area. This is in Plumas County, just south of Lassen County. There is a National Icident Management Team in place.
For more information about the Unauthorized Noncommercial Group Use Incident, including the latest news releases, closure orders and updates, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/goto/rainbowgathering.
Fire Area Closures: Some National Forest System lands, roads, trails, and recreation sites near and within recent fire areas are closed to all forest activities.
Forest Order 05-11-03-22-01 - Feather River Ranger District Recreation Sites (North Complex) - Map
Forest Order 05-11-03-22-02 - Feather River Ranger District Roads and Trails (North Complex) - Map
Campfire Permits are available online.
Burn Permits: Information about burning on private land (under state jurisdiction), including obtaining online burn permits.
Woodcutting: Information on woodcutting and obtaining a personal use firewood permit. It is the responsibility of the permittee to obtain the Woodcutting Status each day prior to cutting by calling 1-800-847-7766. Chainsaw use may be restricted or prohibited depending on daily fire restrictions.
Popular Recreation Activities
Recent News
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Plumas National Forest Issues Indian Creek Headwaters Area and Road Closure
Release Date: Jun 26, 2024
Features
Feather Falls Recreation Area Closed
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Extensive fire damage to the trail, campground, overlook, and surrounding area from the 2020 North Complex will take time to fix.
New Campground Reservation Opportunities and Some New Fee Sites
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More campsites across the Plumas National Forest (Feather River Canyon, Bucks Lake, Lake Davis, and Lakes Basin recreation areas) will be available by reservation this year. Visitors can also expect to pay modest fees at additional recreation sites managed by Outdoors in Plumas, the concessionaire operating under permit to the Plumas National Forest.
Spotlights
Incident Contracting with the Federal Government
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Want to contract with the Forest Service for fire and other all-hazard incidents?
Ongoing Trail Restoration with BAER funds
Trail restoration after recent fires is ongoing along the Middle Fork of the Feather River.
Bald eaglet safety – temporary campground closure
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Nesting bald eagles protected with a partial campground closure through July 15, 2021 in the vicinity of Little Grass Reservoir.
New Bucks Lake Wilderness/Pacific Crest Trail Kiosk
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Hikers will see a new interpretive kiosk near the southern edge of the Bucks Lake Wilderness, showcasing the Pacific Crest Trail and the history of the Bucks Lake Wilderness.