Even though Forest Recreation staff and concessionaire Outdoors in Plumas are winterizing campgrounds, you have a few last remaining opportunities to visit the sites that remain open this weekend. Though you will need to be prepared for limited amenities.
On the Feather River Ranger District, Wyandotte and Sly Creek campgrounds are open through October 15. Golden Trout Campground is open until weather prevents access.
On the Mount Hough Ranger District, Rock Creek, Deanes Valley, Meadow Camp, Brady’s Camp and Red Bridge campgrounds will also be open until access is prevented from winter conditions.
Following a challenging season, the Beckwourth Ranger District has sites at Lake Davis and Lakes Basin recreation areas that remain open through October 15. This includes Grasshopper Flat, Gold Lake and Lakes Basin campgrounds, and Lightning Tree and Honker Cove boat launches. Crocker Campground and Guard Station are open with fees and services until October 22.
Laufman, Meadow View, Conklin and Ross Camp campgrounds are open until you can no longer access from winter weather.
The extensive road paving project continues to affect access to sites at Frenchman Lake Yet, you can still get on the water as Lunker Boat Ramp will be open through mid-October.
Recreation sites at Antelope Lake have closed for the season. The extended culvert replacement and road repair project on Antelope Lake Road, between Genessee and the Dam, has shifted to seven days a week, forcing the closure of that road.
Stage I Fire Restrictions have been lifted across the forest due to the cooling weather, yet if visiting the forest service says you should still practice fire safety.
For more information on the Plumas National Forest, visit www.fs.usda.gov/plumas or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/USFSPlumas.
