Rugged canyons, glassy lakes, trout filled streams, vast pine forests, mountain golf resorts and star-filled skies are all part of what define Plumas County. Lake Almanor provides an ideal settings for an old-fashioned summer family vacation. Relax at an unhurried pace in the quaint Western American towns of Quincy, Blairsden and Graeagle.
Visit the Warner Valley portion of Lassen Volcanic National Park, accessible from the town of Chester, including historic Drakesbad Guest Ranch, the only overnight accommodations within the Park.
3000 Almanor Dr West 3000 Almanor Dr West Canyon Dam, CA95923 530-259-4343
A seasonal lakefront resort on beautiful Lake Almanor. A perfect place for summertime fun. Amenities include cabins, marina, restaurant and bar, RV park & boat rentals. Open May - October.
542 Jackson St. 542 Jackson St. Quincy, CA95971 530-283-3000
Boutique Inn located in historic downtown Quincy. 5 adorably furnished rooms and 2 cottages with private entrance and private bath. Mini refrigerator, coffee/tea, microwave, TV and WiFi. European Queen pillow-top beds. Walk to restaurants, bars and shops. Perfect home base for your daily excursions of exploration and fun.
500 Main Street 500 Main Street Chester, CA96020 530-258-4441
The open-beam structure provides an appealing space with different species of wood from the area. The museum contains exhibits on lumbering, forestry, principles of sustainability, and Collins history. Outside the building is a viewing path with trucks and equipment that were used by Collins Pine Company in the 1940s - 1960s. The museum is open mid-May to mid-October, Wednesday - Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, and there is no charge for visiting.
Northern California's best kept secret offers year-around adventure with truly unique wedding venues, five championship golf courses, alpine lakes, mountain biking, world-class fishing, cross country skiing, and more.
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A popular destination for snowmobilers, this trail leads to the top of Mt. Ararat and offers large open spaces and spectacular views. This trail begins near Lookout Rock at the intersection of the Cutoff/Lookout Rock Trail and Willow Creek Trail. Ararat Loop ends where it intersects Willow Creek Trail.
This is one of the main access routes into the Bucks Lake Trails. Big Creek Trail begins at the Big Creek Staging Area and ends where it intersects the Bucks Summit/Four Trees route. This is one of the main access routes into the Bucks Lake Trails.
This is the main route offering connections to many of the loop trails and provides access to the resorts at Bucks Lake. This trail begins at the Bucks Summit Staging area and ends at the Four Trees Warming Hut. This is the main route offering connections to many of the loop trails and provides access to the resorts at Bucks Lake.
200 First Avenue 200 First Avenue Chester, CA96020 530-258-2742
Housed in a contemporary log structure designed to resemble the 1929 log cabin library building, this museum also features an off-site exhibit including the century-old steam locomotive known as "Dinky".
