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.
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.
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 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
2 hours
2.5 hours
4.5 hours
2.5 hours
Trip Inspiration
Explore some of the best Plumas County has to offer without doing any of the planning
Winter Weekend Ideas in Northern California
Spring Weekend Trip Ideas in Northern California
Waterfalls, Wildflowers, and Wildlife
Summer Vacation Ideas in Northern California
Where to See Fall Colors in Northern California
The Best Lakes in Northern California
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.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mt. Lassen Threatre
200 Main Street
Night of laughter with award-winning comic Dan McGowan.
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7:00 am
101 Meadowbrook Loop
The Mile High 100 is a wonderfully scenic century, metric century, and half metric century event in its 40th year for 2023!
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10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Collins Pine Lawn
500 Main Street
Admission is free allowing you to save your precious dollars to support artisans that put their heart & souls on the line to create something original. Food vendors at event.
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Plumas County Fairgrounds
204 Fairground Road
A family-friendly music festival with an eclectic lineup of more than 50 performers on four daytime stages and in four late-night venues.
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Lake Almanor
The 4th of July Fireworks show over Lake Almanor is a 25+ year tradition. The show is shot from the tip of the Peninsula and brings a spectacular end to a day of celebrations.
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7:00 am
Plumas Pines Resort
3000 Almanor Drive W
A full lake , lunch provided by Plumas Pines, relaxing on the lawn after a morning paddle and beautiful day on the water, and the chance to win prizes.
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Plumas County Fairgrounds
204 Fairground Road
The Fair will include the carnival, the livestock show and auction, and special surprises for 2023
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10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Lake Almanor Country Club
501 Peninsula Drive
The Courage Triathlon is a 2.8 mile run, 6.4 mile bike, 3.1 mile kayak. It can be done as a team of 3 or solo. come join us for a fun & inspiring experience!
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