QUINCY, Calif. – A section of the Wyandotte Campground in the Plumas National Forest is temporarily closed to protect a bald eagle nesting territory in the vicinity of Little Grass Valley Reservoir, 50 miles northeast of Oroville in Plumas County. The remainder of the campground and other nearby campgrounds will not be affected by this […]
Lee Anne Schramel, Public Affairs Officer, Plumas National Forest
Plumas National Forest offers virtual customer service
March 19, 2020 – Plumas National Forest has closed offices and implemented virtual services to protect the health and safety of employees and members of the public during the COVID-19 outbreak, in accordance with guidance from federal and state authorities. Customers needing information, permits and maps are encouraged to call local offices at the numbers […]
Campground hosts needed for 2020 season on Little Grass Valley & Sly Creek Reservoirs
QUINCY, Calif February 19, 2020 – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs near La Porte, California. The volunteer positions will likely begin in late May and last into September or October, depending on the weather. “If you’re enthusiastic about camping and […]
Plumas NF Labor Day office closures & recreation tips
QUINCY, Calif. August 30, 2019 – All Plumas National Forest offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. Despite the office closures, the Forest remains open and ready to be enjoyed by visitors with plenty of places to camp, picnic, and play. Tips to help ensure you and your family have an enjoyable […]
Plumas National Forest – Fire Use (Burn) Restrictions starting Aug. 18
QUINCY, Calif. August 15, 2019 – Fire restrictions are effective August 18, 2019, within the Plumas National Forest (public land) according to Chris Carlton, Forest Supervisor. Fire Restrictions You may not build, maintain, attend, or use a fire, campfire or stove fire except in the Designated Recreation Sites in Attachment A of the PNF Forest […]
Plumas National Forest welcomes new Forest Supervisor Chris Carlton
WILLOWS, Calif., August 7, 2019 — Chris Carlton has joined the Plumas National Forest as the new Forest Supervisor, effective August 4, 2019. He comes to the Plumas from USDI Bureau of Land Management – Nevada, where he was the field manager for the Caliente Field Office for just over 4 years. A native of […]
Celebrate National Trails Day on the Plumas National Forest, June 1
Oroville, CA, May 20, 2019 – Join the Plumas National Forest for the annual American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1. Volunteers will have an opportunity to improve the 1.7 mile Valley Creek Trail while experiencing the ecological significance and breathtaking scenic beauty of the Valley Creek Special Interest Area (SIA), one […]
St Louis prescribed burn in the Laporte area highly visible for the next few days
November 1, 2018 – Fuels and fire personnel are conducting a burn up to 300 acres in the area of La Porte. The attached map shows the location of all prepped and ready units. This burn is being carried out in conjunction with the TREX (Prescribed Fire Training Exchange) who have been helping prep and […]
Plumas NF to begin spring underburning
April 16, 2018 – Once the spring storm door has closed somewhat and forest fuel moisture conditions are conducive to burning, the USDA Forest Service will begin understory burn operations (prescribed fire) throughout the Plumas National Forest (PNF). Firefighters have been burning piles throughout the winter. Specific underburn project locations and details are available at […]
Plumas NF – Gear Up! – On-call firefighter hand crews being recruited
QUINCY, Calif. March 15, 2018 – The U.S. Forest Service is recruiting for several “on-call” fire crews. “If you are confident, physically fit, crave outdoor adventure and want to take part in restoring our national forests, the Plumas National Forest needs your skills,” said Forest Supervisor Daniel Lovato. “Applicants must be 18 years old by […]
Little Grass Valley Reservoir & Gold Lake Campground hosts needed for 2018 season
QUINCY, Calif. February 20, 2018 – Volunteer campground hosts are needed for several Plumas National Forest campgrounds located at Little Grass Valley and Sly Creek Reservoirs near La Porte, California and for Gold Lake Campground in the Lakes Basin Recreation Area near Graeagle, California. The volunteer positions will likely begin in late May and last […]
Plumas National Forest employees recognized for their life-saving actions
QUINCY, CA February 8, 2018 – Six Plumas National Forest employees were recently recognized by the Pacific Southwest (PSW) Regional Forester, for their life-saving actions. According to Beckwourth District Ranger, Matt Jedra, the six firefighters provided life-saving medical aid in a December 2017 emergency involving a fellow employee. Regional Forester Randy Moore, presented each employee […]
Plumas NF: Bullfrog information meeting on Jan. 9 in Quincy
QUINCY, Calif. December 29, 2017 – Local American bullfrog populations and a proposed control plan are the topics of a community meeting scheduled for 7 p.m., Jan. 9, at the Quincy Library Conference Room at 445 Jackson Street in Quincy. The American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) is native to the eastern U.S. and Canada, but has […]
Forest Service to Fly Unmanned Aerial Vehicle over Minerva Fire
Quincy, Calif. August 13, 2017 – The Plumas National Forest will be flying an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), also known as a drone, over the Minerva Fire on Monday morning, August 14th. This UAV is equipped with FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) technology and will be used to do reconnaissance of the fire area. The UAV […]
Plumas National Forest fire preparedness
QUINCY, Calif – July 14, 2017 – It’s mid-July, the verdant spring grasses have cured and Plumas National Forest (PNF) fire season is in full swing. “We’re fully staffed and already rolling,” commented Scott Lucas, PNF Fire Chief. According to Lucas, staffing includes close to 250 permanent & temporary firefighters (essentially half the workforce) including […]
Oro-Quincy Hwy & Forbestown Dam road closures
May 26, 2017 – Plumas National Forest visitors wanting access to the Bucks Lake and Granite Basin areas are advised to use CA Hwy 70 to Quincy/Plumas County Road 414 (Bucks Lake Road) as an alternate to the temporarily closed Oro-Quincy Hwy (Butte County Road 119). “Butte County has informed us that the Oro-Quincy Hwy […]
Meadow Valley underburn project
QUINCY, Calif. May 12, 2017 – Plumas NF firefighters plan to underburn 98 acres north of Meadow Valley on Monday, May 15. The shaded fuelbreak, known as a defensible fuel profile zone or DFPZ, should take about 1 day for ignitions and a few days to burn down. Smoke will move northeast to north during […]
Butte RAC project applications available
OROVILLE, CA, January 16, 2017 – Project applications are available for funding consideration by the Butte Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) and the Plumas National Forest Supervisor per the provisions of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000. Projects must have broad-based support with objectives that may include, but are not limited to: […]
Kid’s Creek Forest
PORTOLA, Calif. October 17, 2016 – The “Kid’s Creek Forest” in the eastern portion of the Delleker “T,” near Portola, CA, will soon be delineated by a fence and designated with formal signage. “Having this special area protected by a fence will allow students and teachers from C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School and Portola Jr./Sr. […]
Mohawk fires quickly contained
QUINCY, California September 18, 2016 – Several small fires near Sierra Springs Road in eastern Plumas County, were quickly contained by firefighters early Saturday evening. The three fires, all starting south of HWY 70 on private land, were reported mid-afternoon, September 17. “The response by local Plumas County volunteer firefighting departments & federal fire resources […]