Information about parks in Plumas County, California.
Plumas-Eureka State Park
Located at 310 Johnsville Road in Blairsden.
Phone: 530-836-2380
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Historic Mining Shack Photo
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Winter Trees and Mountains Photo I
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Winter Trees and Mountains Photo II
Lakes Basin Recreation Area
An area with dozens of fishing lakes, some of wich are
accessible by automobile but most of which are accessible
by hiking trails or equestrian trails. Activities in the area
include camping, hiking, and mountain biking and in winter,
cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
The lakes Basin Recreation Area is located south of the town of Graeagle.
Antelope Lake Recreation Area
United States forest service recreation area surrounding
Antelope Lake that is situated at an elevation of about
5,000 feet above sea level. Antelope lake has about 15
miles of shoreline surrounded by pine trees, fir trees,
and mountains. The recreation area's campgrounds are
usually open by Memorial Day Weekend and they are usually
closed by mid-October.
National Parks in Plumas County
- Lassen Volcanic National Park (multiple counties)
Forest Service Day Use Areas at Plumas County Lakes:
- Butt Valley
- Bucks ($5 day use fee)
- Little Grass Valley
- Antelope
- Round Valley
- Davis and
- Frenchman ($5 day use fee)
National Forests in Plumas County
- Lassen National Forest (multiple counties)
- Plumas National Forest (multiple counties)
- Tahoe National Forest (multiple counties)
Chester Parks
Chester Park
Picnic tables, ball fields, basketball court, children's
playground, and toilets. Situated along the Feather River
off Highway 36.
Graeagle Parks
Graeagle Mill Pond
Facilities include a pond with paddleboat rentals
and picnic tables.
Graeagle Picnic Grounds
Facilities include a bandstand and ball fields.
Greenville Parks
Greenville Community Park
Ball fields, children's playground, toilets.
Located south of Greenville off of Hot Springs Road.
Meadow Valley Parks
Lowell Bader Park
Small, rustic park with a large grassy area,
picnic tables, barbecue grills, a tennis court, a basketball court,
horseshoe pits, and a tiny tots playground.
Located about six miles from Quincy in the
community of Meadow Valley.
Quincy Parks
Pioneer Park
This park in East Quincy features the largest public swimming pool in Plumas County.
Other facilities include a children's playground, volleyball court,
horseshoe pits, bocce ball courts, picnic tables, barbecue grills,
and a group barbecue pavilion for up to 80 people,
only.
Pioneer Sports Annex
Three acres of undeveloped land and a one acre parking area,
both situated adjacent to the Pioneer Park and Swimming Pool Complex.
Future plans include developing the site into a
community athletic field for youth and adult soccer games
and other field sports. The site serves as a temporary campground
every Fourth of July weekend for visitors attending the
High Sierra Music Festival.
Quincy Skate Park
11,000 square foot outdoor skate park with bowls,
fun boxes, slopes, steps, rails, drop-offs, and jumps.
Built in 2003 using funds from various sources
including the Tony Hawk Foundation and the Quincy Rotary Club.
The park allows skateboard riders and inline skaters only,
no bikes scooters, or motorcycles. Helmets, knee pads, elbow pads,
and wrist guards are required. The park is open during the warm season
Dame Shirley Plaza
Grassy area, picnic tables, views of historic Downtown Quincy.
Gansner Park
Easy hiking trail, picnic tables, ball fields, children's playground.
Taylorsville Parks
- Taylorsville Municipal Swimming Pool
- Taylorsville Campground and Picnic Tables
Portola Parks
Portola City Park
Facilities include a swimming pool, bandstand,
picnic tables, barbecue grills,
skate park, tennis court, basketball court,
volleyball court, and a children's playground.
Located about half a mile south of Higway 70
near the Gulling Street Bridge.
Located on South Gulling Street, across the street
from the Portola City Hall
Riverside Picnic Area
Situated at the end of the paved Riverwalk Trailj,
off of Rocky Point Road, just east of Downtown Portola.
Other Portola Parks
- Baldwin Park (bike trail, children's playground)
- Clock Park
More About Plumas County Parks
Feather River Canyon
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Hallsted Campground (20 camp sites)
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Gansner Bar Campground (17 camp sites)
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North Fork Campground (17 camp sites)
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Queen Lily Campground (12 camp sites)
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Royal Elk Park Management - Feather River Canyon Campgrounds
Resources
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Central Plumas Recreation and Park District
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Plumas County Tourism: Parks and Picnic Areas
Plumas County Travel Guide
Shasta Cascade Region of California
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Northern California Travel Guide