Your Adventure Awaits
Nestled at the sweet spot where the Sierra Nevada meet the Cascade Mountains, Plumas County offers four seasons of outdoor adventure. From adrenaline-fueled experiences to lazy mornings at a cozy B&B to family fun around the campfire, Plumas is the perfect vacation spot to escape the crowds, relax and recharge.
Outdoor Activities
From floating down a river, to catching sunrise while bird watching, to shredding in the backcountry, countless adventures are calling your name. The only hard part is having to decide what to do.
Places to Visit
Hundreds of lakes and endless miles of backcountry trails, rivers and roads offer unparalleled access to nature. The incredible natural beauty of Plumas County—towering pines and firs, rugged mountains, crystalline lakes, and verdant, sprawling valleys—beckons you to ditch your daily routine and step into another world.
Places to Stay
Find the perfect option that fits all your needs

Getting here is easy
Whether you come for a weekend getaway or an extended stay, escaping from it all is a lot closer than you think. Plumas County is the perfect place to effortlessly explore the natural beauty of Northern California.
City
Chico
Reno
Sacramento
San Francisco
South Lake Tahoe
Distance
1.5 hours
1.5 hours
2.5 hours
4.5 hours
2.5 hours
Trip Inspiration
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Upcoming Events
From family-friendly events to live music to athletic activities, you’ll find an impressive variety of events year-round in Plumas County.
12:00 am
The Elegant Farmer
525 Main St
Enjoy summer evenings in Chester with local artisans, fresh flowers, food, beer and wine, and live music during The Elegant Farmer’s new Courtyard Market series.
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Drunk Brush Wine Bar
438 Main Street
FreQuincy Presents: Spencer Kilpatrick! SK is Reno based, bringing a blend of folk, americana, & rock to The Drunk Brush Wine Bar. This is a free, all ages event!
Learn moreSierra Valley: Vinton, Beckwourth, Sierraville, Loyalton
The art and ag communities of Plumas and Sierra Counties invite you to spend an awesome autumn day enjoying the history, culture, and bounty of Sierra Valley.
Learn more7:00 pm
Plumas County Library – Quincy Branch
445 Jackson Street
Enjoy a free showing of The Two Towers at the Quincy Library.
Learn moreFriends of Plumas Wilderness
546 Lawrence Street
Help care for Spanish Creek and the Oakland Camp area during the annual Great Sierra River Cleanup. Volunteers will meet in Quincy before carpooling to the cleanup site.
7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Drunk Brush Wine Bar
438 Main Street
Lithium Gin is a local Americana Punk Band! Come check them out Friday, September 25th at The Drunk Brush Wine Bar! This is a free event.
Learn more10:00 am
Greenhorn Ranch
2116 Greenhorn Ranch Road
Experience a unique outdoor gallery where art and nature come together along scenic hiking trails at Greenhorn Ranch.
Learn more10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Indian Valley Museum
Cemetery Road
Step back into the 1800s at Frontier Day in Taylorsville with old-time games, frontier-era demonstrations, contests, creative activities, a hay ride, and family fun.
Learn moreWestern Pacific Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way
Join the Western Pacific Railroad Museum for the 2026 Western Pacific Celebration on Saturday, September 26!
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Rugged Roots Farm
501 Crescent St
Join Rugged Roots Farm for the last farm stand of the season. Pumpkins, decorative gourds, u-pick tomatoes, peppers, flowers and more. Celebrate Plumas Grown produce this fall
Learn more10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Whittemore Family Farm
4118 Valle Vista Dr. Segundo Rd. A-23
Head out to our farm and visit a wonderful pumpkin patch! Open every Sat/Sun through October. We’ve got games, a bounce house, face painting, bbq, baked goods, and pumpkins!
Learn more6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
The Drunk Brush Wine Bar
438 Main Street
There will be beneficial fire presentations and speakers, beneficial fire practitioners, fire spinning, food & ice cream, and 4 hours of music by local artists!!
Learn more9:00 am
Mill Creek Resort
40271 Highway 172
Spend a day reconnecting with nature, yourself, and others during a wellness retreat at Mill Creek Resort featuring yoga, sound healing, hiking, connection, and cacao.
Wild Pines
3rd annual Lost Sierra Artisan Street Fair celebrates all things local, handmade, and unique.
Learn more11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Rugged Roots Farm
501 Crescent Street
Celebrate fall with Plumas grown pumpkins and hands-on farm fun. This local food event includes u-pick, free kids activities, music, treats, and a family photo station.
Learn more9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Crescent Country
15771 Hwy 89
Parking lot full of great stuff & a Store full of treasures! Come check out this fun event in Beautiful Indian Valley!
Learn more10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Taylorsville Historical Hall
Fall Quilt Festival will feature quilts, handmade items, art, crafts and a Bake Sale. Don’t miss out!
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The Elegant Farmer
525 Main Street
Exclusive gifts for the first 50 brides. Tastings, Fashion Models, and giveaways valued over $2000.
Learn more365 Main St
Spend three creative days scrapbooking, crafting and connecting at Croptoberfest, with brunch and dinner provided each day.
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Crescent Country Parking Lot
Carter Street & Hwy 89
Everyone’s ride is welcome! Just for good, small town fun. Bikes, trucks, Jeeps, & cars. No entry fee or judging. Raffle & lunch available from Crescent Country.
Learn more1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Plumas County Fairgrounds
204 Fairground Road
Beer, Music, Food, Fall Colors and FUN!
Learn more1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way
Pumpkin Patch Express trains will be held October 18-19 and 25-26, Saturdays and Sundays. Trains will depart hourly from 1 pm to 5pm.
Learn more5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Elegant Farmer
525 Main Street
Enjoy a cowboy-inspired BBQ dinner, local beer, and live music at The Elegant Farmer in Chester. Cowboy Joe’s BBQ rib dinner comes with all the fixin’s and your first beer.
Learn more1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Western Pacific Railroad Museum
700 Western Pacific Way
The trains will take visitors to the Pumpkin Patch, where they can select their pumpkins for purchase. Trains run hourly 1 pm to 5 pm.
Learn morePlumas Pines Resort
Celebrate the end of the Lake Almanor season with live music, dancing, costumes, and a Halloween costume contest at Plumas Pines Resort.
3:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Downtown Quincy
Main Street
Dress in your best Halloween costume and join us downtown for lots of fun, free candy, activities and more!
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