Plumas National Forest

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

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…

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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