5th Annual Plein Air Festival Starts May 9th
Cool Springs Campsite at edge of Butt Valley Reservoir

Cool Springs Campground

Enjoy the outstanding views and tranquil atmosphere at Butt Valley Reservoir when you set up camp at Cool Springs Campground in Northern California.

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  • Check box with checkmark in it Waterfront

Seasons open

  • Check box with checkmark in it April - May
  • Check box with checkmark in it June - October

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Northwest Plumas

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Early morning Juniper Lake blanketed in mist
Juniper Lake
 Northwest Plumas
Kings Meadow with Lassen peak in background in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park
 Northwest Plumas
view of Mt. Lassen from Spencer Meadow Trail
Lassen National Forest
 Northwest Plumas
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Lost Sierra Plein Air
5th Annual Lost Sierra Plein Air Festival
 May 9 - May 17 South Central Plumas
Quincy
The Lost Sierra

Experience the beauty of the Lost Sierra through the eyes of artists at the 5th Annual Lost Sierra Plein Air Festival.

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people at 4th of July Craft Fair Chester, Ca
Lake Almanor Memorial Weekend Craft Fair
 May 23 - May 26 Northwest Plumas
Chester
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Chester Park

Whether you're looking for jewelry, home decor, or gifts for loved ones, you can find something special here. Enjoy delicious food and drinks from our vendors while you shop.

Bike leaning against fence with meadow and lassen peak in background View can be seen on the Mile High Bike Ride
42nd Annual Mile High Century Ride
 Jun 20 Northwest Plumas
Chester
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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Rusty Chandelier
 Northwest Plumas
Chester220 Main Street
(530) 280-0767
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We carry a wide variety of merchandise including handcrafted items from local vendors. Antique hunters, ice cream lovers and espresso snobs welcome.

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The Ranch House
 Northwest Plumas
Chester669 Main Street
530-258-4226
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The Ranch House is a full service restaurant and bar with friendly staff and a beautiful back patio.

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Coffee Station
 Northwest Plumas
chester192 Main
530-258-4112
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Chester's 3rd space. Coffee, beverages, bagels, pastries and friends. And a drive through too! What could be better?

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The Clothing Co
 Northwest Plumas
Chester181 Main Street
530-260-2421
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Women's clothing for the stylish! Great seasonal selections along with jewelry, shoes, hats and more!
Bodfish Bicycles and Quiet Mountain Sports
 Northwest Plumas
Chester149 Main Street
(530) 258-2338
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A friendly outdoor shop that is passionate about getting folks in the outdoors. We carry a variety of FUN! Bicycles, Hobie Kayaks and SUP.

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Almanor Wake Sports
 Northwest Plumas
Chester168 Main Street
530-258-2100
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Surfs up at Almanor Wake Sports that has the latest in water sports items and apparel including the newest “toy,” Soul Craft Boarding.

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