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

Price range

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Traveler experience

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Northwest Plumas

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Manzanita Lake
 Northwest Plumas
Kayer of Butt Valley Reservoir
Butt Valley Reservoir
 Northwest Plumas
Early morning Juniper Lake blanketed in mist
Juniper Lake
 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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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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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.

Cravings
 Northwest Plumas
Chester278 Main Street
530-258-2229
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Specialize in traditional breakfast & lunch favorites made from scratch with tasty twists, and fresh baked goods.

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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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Knotty Pine Resort
 Northwest Plumas
Lake Almanor430 Peninsula Drive
(530) 596-3348
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We are your one stop for lake fun. We offer authentic cabin rentals too top of the line boat rentals.

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Tom Wallick Pottery
 Northwest Plumas
Chester632 Main
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A potter for 30+ years, Tom signature style is a piece with graceful lines adorned with "Prehistoric" texturing and crystalline glazing.

Lake Almanor Ace Hardware
 Northwest Plumas
Chester417 Main Street
(530) 258-3955
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Mountain hardware store. Excellent customer service & friendly staff. Home décor & appliances. Trusted brands-Stihl, Weber, Traeger, Ben Moore paint.

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