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
Where to See Fall Colors in Plumas County
Spring Weekend Trip Ideas in Northern California
The Best Lakes in Northern California
Winter Weekend Ideas in Northern California
Summer Vacation Ideas 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.
9:00 am
Plumas County Fairgrounds
Join us for our annual FRC rodeo! Featuring teams from the West Coast Region who will bring their rodeo athletes to the Plumas County Fairgrounds to showcase their talent
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10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Plumas Pines Resort
3000 Almanor Drive West
Food, music, beer, raffle, silent auction, vendors, jump house and more! Get tickets early.
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1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Plumas County Fairgrounds
A stellar collection of micro-brewed beers, yummy food and exciting musical guests including Boot Juice. Over 20 breweries will be pouring!
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10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Heart K Ranch
Beckwourth-Genesee Road
Learn about fire recovery and regenerative agriculture efforts at the ranch along with Maidu traditional ecological knowledge amidst the beautiful fall color.
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5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Plumas County Fairgrounds
Join the shakers and movers (literally) of Quincy for a night of fun, frolic and unabashed entertainment! The Quincy Star Follies is a family cabaret featuring local folks.
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7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Chester, Lake Almanor, Greenville, Crescent Mills, Taylorsville
Join those who love this annual tradition. Experience the warmth and hospitality of small town America from Chester and Lake Almanor to Westwood and Indian Valley.
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9:00 pm
Roger's Field ( Chester Airport
241 Mason Road
Let’s say goodbye to 2022, celebrate the coming of a new one… and do it with a bang!
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