1,000 miles of streams and rivers along with 50 lakes provide countless recreational experiences. Whether you take a leisurely stroll or a strenuous hike, you'll experience the magnificence of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges in a very special way along any of the hundreds of trails.
Winter is a special time with a wide variety of winter sports for the outdoor enthusiast.
Next to fishing, golf is one of the favorite recreational pastimes with courses set in the lush wooded forest land that the county is best known for. The grandeur of the North Fork of the Feather River, with its scenic magnificence, is sure to leave a lasting impression. The Feather River Scenic Byway , aligned with Highway 70 and Highway 89 is a great way to enter Plumas County. Perhaps one of the most spectacular time of the year is during the fall when the colors of Plumas County come alive. Burnished golds and sunlit yellows flecked with brilliant reds and rich magentas, set against the majestic greens of the mountains and the royal blue sky qualifies the county as a must destination for every nature lover during the late fall months.