Plumas National Forest
From Recreation.gov
Reservations are suspended for this campground for the 2026 season due to maintenance and needed upgrades to the water system that supplies drinking water and water for flush toilets. However, reservations are available on [Recreation.gov][1] for other campgrounds at Little Grass Valley Reservoir including Red Feather, Wyandotte, & Horse Camp Campgrounds. Thank you for your understanding. For additional information on campgrounds on the Plumas National Forest please go to [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas][2][.][3] [1]: http://Recreation.gov [2]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas [3]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas.
From Recreation.gov
Reservations are suspended for this campground for the 2026 season due to maintenance and needed upgrades to the water system that supplies drinking water and water for flush toilets. However, reservations are available on [Recreation.gov][1] for other campgrounds at Little Grass Valley Reservoir including Red Feather, Wyandotte, & Horse Camp Campgrounds. Thank you for your understanding. For additional information on campgrounds on the Plumas National Forest please go to [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas][2][.][3] [1]: http://Recreation.gov [2]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas [3]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas.
From Recreation.gov
Reservations are not available for this site. This campground is managed and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). All campsites at this campground are available on a first-come first-served basis. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. In the Bucks Lake Area, reservations can be made for Whitehorse and Hutchins Campgrounds on [www.recreation.gov][1], or Haskins Valley Campground, owned and operated by PG&E, at [https://recreation.pge.com/reservation/camping/?parent_idno=103&showsites=y][2]. For more information on other sites that can be reserved on the Plumas National Forest please visit [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas/recreation/camping-cabins][3]. [1]: http://www.recreation.gov [2]: https://recreation.pge.com/reservation/camping/?parent_idno=103&showsites=y [3]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas/recreation/camping-cabins
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Downieville Downhill Closure Order
Closure of identified forest roads and trails for Downieville Downhill.
Big Chief Sale Closure
This order closes forest system roads and trails within the Big Chief project area. This closure is to provide for public safety while 675 acres of forest are treated to enhance wildfire defense in the area.
Woodchopper Timber Sale Closure
Closure of the Woodchopper project area to allow for timber removal and wildfire risk reduction work.
Boca Stewardship Agreement Closure
Closure of the Boca Stewardship Agreement project area to allow for wildfire risk reduction work.
Cabin Creek Closure
Closure for the Cabin Creek Project area to allow for wildfire risk reduction work.
Rattlesnake Road Closure
Closure of Rattlesnake Road to allow for PG&E to complete the Lake Fordyce Dam Seepage Mitigation Project.
Alpine Meadows Stewardship Agreement Closure
This order closes the Alpine Meadows Project area to allow forest restoration work to take place.
Sugar Pine Roadside Fuel Break Project
Tahoe National Forest contractors are conducting fuels reduction work in the Sugar Pine Reservoir area. Contractors will be masticating ladder fuels to reduce wildfire risk adjacent to North Brimstone Rd (24) between Sugar Pine Rd and Big Reservoir Rd. There may be unexpected hazards such as flying…
Parking Restrictions
Parking or leaving a vehicle is prohibited on Tahoe National Forest where posted.
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: McNair & Quail Landings - 59 acres
Tahoe National Forest is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the Calpine area, conditions permitting. Smoke will be visible from Calpine, Sierraville, Loyalton and surrounding areas. Smoke may settle overnight in valleys, drainages, and throughout the surrounding communities. Smoke will…
Snow Grooming Updates
Grooming operations have ceased pending new storms. Conditions are more like late April/May than March. Expect running water and thin snow coverage. Trailhead location for Little Truckee Summit staging is currently at the Perazzo turnoff. GROOMING PROGRAM: Snowmobile trail grooming is funded by…
Sierraville Ranger District Trail Closure
Forest Trail 16E87 (Boca-Loyalton Trail) is closed for public health and safety.
Camping and Campfire Restrictions-Truckee and Sierraville Districts
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and toprotect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Truckee and Sierraville RangerDistricts of the Tahoe National Forest. This Order is effective from July 1, 2025, through…
Highway 20 Area Camping Restrictions
To provide for public safety and to protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the Tahoe National Forest.
14-day Camping Occupancy Restrictions
Camping on the Tahoe National Forest is limited to 14 days in a calendar year.
Hoke Valley- Forest Road 860-07 (17E11 Trail) Closed
Forest Road 860 -01 (17E11 Trail) in the Hoke Valley area has been closed to allow for Hoke Valley Meadow restoration.
From Recreation.gov
Reservations are not available for this site. This campground is managed and operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). All campsites at this campground are available on a first-come first-served basis. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. In the Bucks Lake Area, reservations can be made for Whitehorse and Hutchins Campgrounds on [www.recreation.gov][1], or Haskins Valley Campground, owned and operated by PG&E, at [https://recreation.pge.com/reservation/camping/?parent_idno=103&showsites=y][2]. For more information on other sites that can be reserved on the Plumas National Forest please visit [https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas/recreation/camping-cabins][3]. [1]: http://www.recreation.gov [2]: https://recreation.pge.com/reservation/camping/?parent_idno=103&showsites=y [3]: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r05/plumas/recreation/camping-cabins
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Front Desk Closure today, May 11 at Eagle Lake Ranger District Office
All Visitor Services will be closed at the Eagle Lake Ranger District Office May 11, 2026. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 12th.For questions about recreation sites and other visitor services, please contact our Susanville office. For all product permits and other forest product purchases,…
Front Desk Closure today, May 11 at Almanor Ranger District Office
All Visitor Services will be closed at the Almanor Ranger District Office May 11, 2026. Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, May 12th.For questions about recreation sites and other visitor services, please contact our Susanville office. For all product permits and other forest product purchases,…
Hat Creek RD - Temporary Office Closure for all Visitor Services
All Visitor Services will be closed at the Hat Creek Ranger District Office from April 25, 2026, through May 10, 2026. Normal hours will resume on Monday, May 11th.For questions about recreation sites and other visitor services, please contact our Susanville office. Acting District Ranger: Linda…
Forest Road Closure Order
The Boundary of the Forest Road Closure begins at the Antelope Campground and proceeds as follows:1. Starting at Antelope Campground on Ponderosa Way,2. then continues South along Ponderosa Way to the intersection of 27N08 and 27N21 roads at “The Narrows”,3. then continues Southwest from “The…
SAFETY ALERT - South Antelope Bridge out, Do Not Cross
Damage to the underside of South Antelope Bridge on Ponderosa Way was discovered by Forest Service Road Crews. Engineering staff are currently assessing the damage. At this time the bridge is unsafe to cross, and a barricade has been placed on both sides. We will update here when more information…
Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions
Forest Order limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest. This Order prohibits camping for a period longer than 14 days in any developed campground, and 14 days not to exceed an aggregate of 30 days in any undeveloped location during a calendar year. It also…
Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction
Forest Order limits the use of motor vehicles as well as saddle animals, pack animals, and draft animals, on the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail.
Lake Almanor Area Camping Restriction
Forest Order limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Plumas National Forest Camping Stay and Occupancy Limits
A Forest Closure Order with the limits for amount of time and number of people allowed when camping on the Plumas National Forest. The maximum time is 14 days in a developed campground, 14 days dispersed camping per Ranger District per year, not exceeding 30 days camping per year on the Plumas…
From Recreation.gov
Please be aware that there are currently no sanitation facilities at this campground. **All campers must arrive at the campground with a plan that addresses the safe removal of all solid human waste. **This is best accomplished by using Waste Alleviating Gel Bags (WAG bags), which are readily available online or at sporting goods outlets. We deeply appreciate the public’s cooperation in maintaining health and safety conditions at this campground so all can enjoy their stay. Please also note that **a campsite must be occupied the first night.** If you do not arrive within 24 hours and do not notify the Forest Service, your reservation will be cancelled. This is to ensure campsites don’t sit unoccupied while others could make camping reservations.
Overview
Plumas National Forest spans 1,146,000 acres in the northern Sierra Nevada and is fully open for recreation. The forest is currently conducting prescribed pile burning operations across all three ranger districts (Beckwourth, Feather River, and Mount Hough) as of early December 2025. Fire restrictions have been lifted for the season following fall storms, though visitors should still exercise caution with campfires and warming fires. A permanent camping closure order (05-11-25-01) is in effect through April 2027, limiting developed campground stays to 14 days and dispersed camping to 14 days per ranger district per year (max 30 days/year forest-wide), with individual campsites restricted to 8 people and 2 vehicles. Forest Road 23N60 on the Feather River Ranger District remains closed for reconstruction work related to 2020 North Complex Fire recovery—the closure runs approximately 3 miles between Forest Roads 23N15 and 23N60F and is scheduled through late November, though this may be extended due to weather. Some areas affected by the North Complex Fire, including Feather Falls Trail and Campground, remain closed indefinitely. Christmas tree permits are available through December 31, 2025. Winter conditions typically bring snow to higher elevations from December through March. Campfire permits are required year-round for fires, charcoal, or portable gas stoves outside designated recreation sites.
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