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Images from Plumas National Forest Situated in the Sierra Nevada, just south of the Cascade Range, the Plumas is versatile in its land features, uncrowded, and enhanced by a pleasant climate. Outdoor enthusiasts are attracted year round to its many streams and lakes, beautiful deep canyons, rich mountain valleys, meadows, and lofty peaks. Come and enjoy your national forests!

Trail Closures due to Fire:

  • PCT- Belden to Lassen Boundary- still closed.
  • Chambers Creek Trail has burned trees across trail.
  • Indian Springs Trail- Lots of obstacles

Please Visit the Pacific Crest Trail website for more information.

Rich Fire Information

Canyon Complex Fire Information

Feather Falls Scenic Area Closure

Quick Information:

  • Rich and Canyon Complex Fire Information - Plumas National Forest Information Desk: (530) 283-2050
    Office Hours 8am to 4:30pm.
  • Fire protection information: http://plumasfiresafe.org
  • Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Information: www.pcta.org

What's Happening on the Plumas

5th Annual Fall Fest Plumas National Forest October 4th

Woodcutting Suspended - Forest Order 14-08 - These restrictions are being implemented due to the current “very dry” forest fuels conditions and the current and forecasted weather that indicate hot and dry conditions will continue the remainder of the summer months into the fall. The potential for a new fire start to exhibit extreme fire behavior is high.

Caltrans Announces Tentative Work Schedule for the I-5 Boat Section Repair Project
On May 30, 2008, work will begin on the downtown Sacramento Interstate 5 "Boat Section" repair project. Motorists traveling through downtown Sacramento should prepare for intermittent full closures and detours. For up to date information, including project schedule, detour maps and closure info, visit the FIX I-5 Project website.

[image] Travel Management Route Designation Travel Management and Route Designation
The Plumas National Forest is currently working on Steps 3 & 4 of the OHV Route Designation process. The environmental ID team has been designated by the Forest Supervisor. OHV Route Designation Environmental Analysis Starting

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act Extension
The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination act of 2000 (SRS) (PL 106-393) was enacted to provide transitional assistance to rural counties affected by the decline in revenue from timber harvests on federal lands. Cycle 7 funding is now available.

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