Plumas National Forest / CA
Posted by: sbcamper
N 39° 40.344 W 120° 37.751
10S E 703346 N 4394084
A two sided shared sign. Tahoe National Forest on one side, Plumas National Forest on the north side.
Waymark Code: WMRK2C
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/02/2016
Views: 2
Along the Gold Lake Road between historic Bassetts Station and the town of Graeagle. About 80 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail pass through Plumas County. Tahoe National Forest is south; Lassen is north. The Lake Basin area is a favored recreational area for camping, bicycling, horseback, and hiking.
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 1,146,000 acres 4,638 km 2
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: There are a number of day use trails in the Lake Basin area, a geat waterfall, and a portion of the Pacific Crest Trail (hiking enduro) pass through the Plumas NF. It is steep country and high elevation (averaging 4,000 to 6,000 ft.
Most trails are not accessible during winter or spring.
What points of interest are there?: Fishing lakes, boating, horseback trail rides, OHV, and snow.
What activities are available?: all of the above.
Hours of accessibility?: 24/7 summer season
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): cliffs, rattlers, sudden snow or rain,
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: Yes
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: fire permits; campground use fee areas - $10 -24/night plus reservation fees. fire permits, woodcutting, OHV,check at the www. or ranger station for info.
FIREWORKS are orohibited on the National Forest!
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions: Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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