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
Explore some of the best Plumas County has to offer without doing any of the planning
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Spring Weekend Trip Ideas in Northern California
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Waterfalls, Wildflowers, and Wildlife
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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.
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Elks Lodge
164 Main Street
Come and enjoy a delicious dinner of two tacos served with Mexican rice and beans, for just $13, or a Taco salad served in a giant flour tortilla for $15.
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6:00 pm – 7:46 pm
Mt. Lassen Theatre
200 Main Street
The Ultimate Comeback, based on the true story of Mike Flynt, becoming college linebacker at the age of 59.
6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Serpillio Hall Plumas County Fairgrounds
204 Fairgrounds Road
Spend the evening roller skating with friends and family while enjoying free snacks and fun music from local DJ’s. Skate rentals are also available. Don’t miss out on the fun!
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10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl
Spend the day with the Plumas Ski Club and take part or just watch the Annual Historic Longboard Races.
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5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Chester Elks Lodge
164 Main Street
Join us at the Lake Almanor Elks Lodge for a delicious crab feed and support high school scholarships – it’s gonna be shell-tastic!
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Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl
A Day-to-Night Mountain Festival at Plumas-Eureka Ski Bowl. Skiing, music and artistry from some incredible talent in our region. It is guaranteed to be a night of good vibes
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11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Courthouse Lawn
520 Main St
Will Chuck Wood see his shadow?! Vote for your favorite chili, browse local vendors, the infamous BACH auction, and more.
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12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Chester Park
Meadowbrook Loop off of Main Street
Chester Park will transform into a lively celebration of delicious chili, refreshing beverages, and fantastic live music—all while supporting the Almanor Foundation.
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Plumas Arts
525 Main Street
This is a joyful, open invitation to create, connect, and share—open to all ages and experience levels. The only guidelines: There are no rules—just be kind and no politics.
Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl
Moonlight Skiing and Snowboarding at your own risk (as snow and moonlight conditions allow) with live DJ sets.
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1:00 pm – 10:00 am
Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds
Join SBTS for our fun-filled Epic Weekend in Quincy, where the food and beer are covered for our beloved SBTS volunteers. RSVP sooner than later as these “sell-out”!
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6:00 am
Greenville High School Parking Lot
Check-in is at 6:00 a.m. at the Greenville High School Parking Lot. The ride starts at 7:00 a.m. There are three Routes to choose from: full century, metric century, and quart
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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 42nd year for 2025!
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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 2024.
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8:00 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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Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrouds
Something for everyone in the family—camping, live music, a gamut of mountain adventures, trail building, adventure films, food trucks, a beverage garden and, more fun!
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