The Plumas NF is located in Plumas, Butte, Yuba, Sierra, and Lassen Counties in Northern California. The Plumas ranges from 1,500 to 7,100 feet in elevation. Summer Recreational activities include scenic drives, river rafting, boating, camping, back road vehicle use, picnicking, and so much more.
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The Plumas NF has many year-round offerings, however the peak, and our favorite, season runs from the 3rd week in April through the end of October.
We offer a variety of amenities to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable, including clean restrooms, picnic tables, grills for the best meals, a fire ring for telling stories around, and an endless playground for you and your kids to explore.
There's never a dull moment when camping with Royal Elk Park Management! Whether you enjoy hiking, fishing, swimming, or just relaxing by the campfire, there's something for everyone here. Check out Recreation.gov to make reservations at your favorite recreation spot on the Plumas NF.
We’re thrilled to be back at Plumas National Forest, where our journey first began in 2010! Returning in 2024 has been an incredible experience, and we’re excited to keep enhancing your stay with us.
Here are a couple of key things to know:
Stay tuned for more updates, and we look forward to seeing you on Plumas National Forest!
Prices for each campground vary. Listed are the types of sites with range of prices.
Max of 8 people. Price reflects location and availability of electricity
Max of 16 people. Price reflects location
Max of 25-80 people. Varies between campgrounds*
Price per vehicle per night
Price per vehicle per day.
Per one time use
For Day Use and Boat Ramps only that REPM manages on the PNF.
All reservations through recreation.gov have a $8 non-refundable reservation fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the $10 cancellation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees. Rates can vary and/or change throughout the season.
If you're interested in one of our open positions on the Plumas National Forest, apply here and attach your resume.