Plumas County

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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.

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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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 11:54AM PST until February 11 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

11:54 AM — February 9th, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 4 to 10 inches over 5000 feet, 10 to 18 inches above 6000 feet, and locally up to 2 feet over higher peaks. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties above 5000 feet. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Mountain travel could be very difficult Tuesday into Wednesday. Plan for travel delays and chain controls. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow expected Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 11:44AM PST until February 11 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

11:44 AM — February 9th, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches above 5000 feet west of Highway 395, with 6 to 12 inches along higher peaks. 1 to 3 inches above 5000 feet east of Highway 395. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes, as well as the Wednesday morning commute.

National Forest System Roads

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Downieville Downhill Closure Order

Closure of identified forest roads and trails for Downieville Downhill.

Alder 89 Timber Sale Closure

Closure of Alder 89 WUI Timber Sale area.

PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: McNair & Quail Landings - 59 acres

Tahoe National Forest is planning to conduct a prescribed burn in the Calpine area, conditions permitting.

Snow Grooming Updates

Updated 1/30/26:Be advised, many grooming routes have little or patchy snow with water crossing the trails. Some trails will not be groomed again until we get another good storm.

PRESCRIBED FIRE NOTICE: Nyack - 200 acres

Total acreage: 200 Ignition dates: Jan. 14 - Feb. 28, 2026 (tentative, weather dependent)

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 Ranger

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.

National Forest System Roads

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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.

Lassen National Forest Camping Restrictions

Forest Order No. 06-24-01 limits the number of days and individuals camping on the Lassen National Forest.

Lake Almanor Recreational Trail Restriction

Forest Order No. 06-24-03 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 No. 06-24-02 limits camping in the Lake Almanor Overnight Use Closure Area.

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.

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