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Plumas County is located in the northeastern part of California, where the Sierra Nevada and Cascade Mountain ranges come together. Here you will find lakes and streams, trails and trees, and plenty of fresh air. Escape from busy cities to a county with only one stop light! You can relax in Plumas County.

See Plumas County Now's Local Attractions page for pictures and descriptions of sightseeing favorites in Plumas County. For attractions in other cities or counties, see Now 2000 Community Guides.

Cities or County Offices/Organizations

Chester-Lake Almanor Chamber of Commerce 529 Main St. Box 1198, Chester 96020 (800)350-4838 (530)258-2426 Fax(530)258-2760
California Highway Partrol (530)283-1100 or (530)832-4895
Eastern Plumas County Chamber of Commerce 73136 Highway 70, Box 1379, Portola, 96122, (800) 995-6057 (530)832-5444 Fax (530) 832-1938
Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce 410 Main St, Box 1198, Greenville, 95947 (530) 284-6633 Fax (530) 284-6907
Peninsula Fire Department801 Golf Club Rd. Lake Almanor, CA 96137 259-2306, Fax: 259-3707
Plumas County Sheriff (530) 283-6375
Plumas National Forest Headquarters 159 Lawrence St. Box 11500 Quincy, 95971
Quincy Main Street Chamber of Commerce 372 W. Main St, Box 3829, Quincy 95971, (530)283-6320

Community Services

Chester Library 210 First Ave, P.O. Box 429, Chester, (530) 258-2742
Plumas County Library (Quincy)

Directions

A Map of Plumas County.

Coming from the West: take State Highway 70 from Oroville or State Highway 32 from Chico or State Highway 36 from Red Bluff.

Coming from the East: Coming from Nevada and Interstate 395, take California State Highway 70 or coming from Susanville, take Highway 36.

Coming from the South: From interstate 80 at Truckee, take Highway 89. Or Highway 70 from Oroville

Coming from the North: Take Highway 89 through Lassen Park or Interstate 5 to Highway 36 in Red Bluff.

For road conditions please check with Caltrans: California Highway Conditions or call 1-800-427-7623.

Education

For a listing of local educational institutions with web pages, see Plumas County Education Links.

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Local Events

January-March
Historic Longboard Revival Ski Races (January & February) Johnsville, 836-2317
Elks Crab Feed & Dance (January) Chester, 258-3808
Winterfest (February) Chester, 2582426
Gold Mountain Pioneer Ski Clebration (March) Johnsville, 836-2317
Cowboy Poetry (March) Vinton, 993-4408

April-June
Feather river Dixieland Jazz Society Concert (April) Graeagle, 836-2162
Spring Art & Craft Show (May) Graeagle, 836-2172
World Championship Cribbage Tournament (May) Quincy, 283-0800
Plumas County Old Fashioned Pinic (June) Quincy, 283-6345
Sierra Nevada June Fest (June) Quincy, 283-3490
Sierra Summerfest Century Bike Ride (June) Quincy, 283-3490
Living History Day (June) Plumas-Eureka State Park, 836-2380

July-September
Fourth of July Fest. & Silver Buckle Rodeo (July) Indian Valley, 284-6633
4th of July Festivities (July) Chester, 258-2426
4th of July Festivities (July) Quincy, 283-0188
Mohawk Valley Independence Celebration (July) Graeagle, 832-5444
Solar Cook-Off (July) Taylorsville, 284-6361
Sailing Regatta (July) Lake Almanor, 893-1286
Goldigger Days (July) Greenville, 284-6633
Horseshoe Tournament (July) Greenville, 284-6633
Arts & Crafts Fair (July) Graeagle, 984-1538
Living History Day (July, August) Plumas-Eureka State Park, 836-2380
Mile Hi Tri (July) Bucks Lake, 283-2255
Lake Almanor Art Show (August) Chester, 283-3402
Plumas-Sierra Century Rid (August) Eastern Plumas County, 832-4218
Plumas-Sierra County Fair (August) Quincy, 283-6272
Bull Riding Classic (August) Quincy, 283-6272
Feather River Classic (August) Quincy, 283-3278
Bidwell Arts Show (August) Chester, 345-9652
Railroad Days (August) Portola, 832-5564
Fall Festival (August) Graeagle, 984-1538
Antique Fair (August) Graeagle, 832-5444
Pine Festival (August) Chester, 258-2426
Sunday Fun Day (August) Cromberg, 836-2795
Shrine Parade (September) Chester, 258-2426
Graeagle Pro-Am (September) Graeagle, 836-1234
Streetrod Extravaganza (September) Chester, 258-2285
Cowboy Festival (September) Chester, 258-2426
Northern Sierra Indian Days (September) Quincy, 283-3402

October-December
Mountain Harvest Festival (October) Quincy, 283-0188
Fall Color Festival (October) Chester, 258-2426
Seymour Smith Memorial Run (October) Greenville, 284-6633
Redstreake Snow Ball (October) Blairsden, 836-1339
Herald the Holidays Annual Auction (November) Quincy, 283-3402
Tree Lighting Ceremony (December) Quincy, 283-0188
Country Christmas (December) Greenville, 284-6633
Wassail Bowl (December) Quincy, 283-0188

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Post Offices

Beckwourth 202 Main St. 832-4352
Blairsden 282 Bonita, 836-2352
Canyondam 29586 State Highway 89, 284-7098
Chester 218 Laurel Lane, 258-2711
Chilcoot 94012 Highway 70, 993-4861
Clio Lower Main Street, 836-0201
Crescent Mills 15711 Main St, 284-7161
Graeagle Highway 89, 836-2187
Greenville 405 Main St, 284-7615
Meadow Valley 1111 Bucks Lake Rd, 283-1379
Portola 440 N Gulling St, 832-4202
Quincy 222 Lawrence St, 283-1690
Strawberry Valley 13423 La Porte Rd, 675-2118
Taylorsville 4368 Main St, 284-6224
Twain 200 Twain Store Rd, 283-0570

Getting Here & Getting Around

View a Map of Plumas County
Plumas County Rideshare 522 Lawrence St. Quincy, 283-2538

Airports
Nevino Field(Beckwourth) (530)832-5042
Gansner Field(Quincy) (530)283-2600
Roger Field(Chester) (530)258-3616

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Weather

The following sites provide information on current weather and road conditions:

California-Local Forecasts
EarthWatch Communications
Anthony's Weather Page
Caltrans: California Highway Conditions

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