Plumas National Forest

Plumas National Forest covers 1,146,000 acres of land with mountains, meadows, lakes, and diverse ecosystems within the Sierra Nevada range.

The United States General Land Office established the Plumas Forest Reserve in 1905, transferring it to the Forest Service for national forest designation in 1907.

The forest land holds deep connections to Native American tribes, including the Maidu and Washoe peoples who used these grounds for traditional practices.

The forest maintains over 250 miles of trails for hiking and outdoor activities, with visitor centers providing maps and seasonal condition updates.

Studies from 2002 identified 127,000 acres of old-growth forest containing mixed conifer species such as Douglas-fir and Sierra White Fir.

Operator: United States Forest Service

Website: https://fs.usda.gov/plumas

GPS coordinates: 39.89729,-120.40546

Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:36