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Round Valley Reservoir Day Use

Located just south of the town of Greenville, Round Valley Reservoir offers fishing, picnicking, and day use.  From Quincy take Hwy 89 north towards Greenville.  Just south of Greenville turn left onto Round Valley Rd.  The reservoir is approximately 3 miles in.

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 40° 6′ 39.6000″ N

Longitude 120° 57′ 21.6000″ W

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Greenville Campground

Greenville CampgroundOpen for the 2019 season

Located in the Indian Valley, and 1 mile north of the town of Greenville, the Greenville Campground is approximately 9 miles from Lake Almanor on Hwy 89. Recently outfitted with new campfire rings as well as a new toilet facility, the site boasts 17 campsites, its own water system, picnic and barbeque areas. The campground adjoins the Greenville horseshoe pits that are well known for its tournaments throughout the summer months.

Operating under a special use permit from the Plumas National Forest, the campground is managed by Royal Elk Park Management.

Located near the outskirts of the historical town of Greenville, visitors have access to groceries, gas, fishing supplies, as well as local shops and eateries. Make plans to enjoy the Greenville Campground – at $20.00 a night, it’s a real bargain!

Nearby Activities

  • Camping

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 40° 9′ 24.6060″ N

Longitude 120° 57′ 18.8460″ W

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Silver Lake Campground

During the winter season campground remains open with no snow plow or other services.

Silver Lake Campground adjoins the Bucks Lake Wilderness Area with 9 shady, quiet units for tent camping.  The campground also has trailhead parking for both Gold Lake / Granite Gap trails.  It is located off Bucks Lake Rd, 16 miles west of Quincy.

Nearby Activities

  • Auto touring
  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting
  • Off highway vehicle
  • Picnicking
  • Wildlife viewing

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 39° 57′ 32.5980″ N

Longitude 121° 8′ 7.8576″ W

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Golden Trout

The facility is located on the 22N24 Road spanning the South Fork Feather River.  The facility will feature new campspurs, new toilets, picnic tables and fire rings.  This camp is ideal for OHV enthusiasts. Water: Hand pump broken at this time.Access from Feather Falls side only at this time.

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 39° 36′ 18.0000″ N

Longitude 121° 8′ 20.4000″ W

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Mount. Ararat

This is a Scenic Recreation Destination.  The Pacific Crest Trail lay just below this basalt rock outcrop, in the Little Bear Creek Valley.  About an hours drive west, then south on the Primary Forest Route 119, to the 23N60, then a 4WD only road, the 23N62X.  THIS IS NOT AN OHV AREA.  Mt. Ararat is a beautiful place for scenic views, photo opportunity, and to experience what feels like another world.  The Mt. Ararat area was formed in the Paleozoic Era, and is of the metavolcanic sequence.  Part of the Franklin Canyon Formation, this area consists mainly of meta-andesite, metadacite, metasodarhyolite, and metatuff. 

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 39° 49′ 15.6000″ N

Longitude 121° 7′ 12.0000″ W

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Bucks Lake Wilderness Three Lakes PCT Tie

9/5/2017 The Forest Service road to Three Lakes is closed due to damage.  Access via the PCT to Three Lakes remains open to hiking and equestrian use.

This trail utilizes the above mentioned access and trailhead.  It is an easy 1/2 mile to the PCT.  Recommended for horses.  Motor vehicles prohibited.

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 0° 0′ 0.0000″ S

Longitude 0° 0′ 0.0000″ W

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Mill Creek Campground

There are 10 units on a first come – first serve basis.  Site has water, vault toilets, and is suitable for tent / trailer.  Bear box on site.

 

Nearby Activities

  • Biking
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Recreational vehicles
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Swimming

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 39° 54′ 49.5936″ N

Longitude 121° 52′ 48.6120″ W

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Antelope Lake Recreation Area

Antelope Lake is one of the more remote, quiet lakes on the forest.  At 5000 feet in elevation, Antelope Lake is located in the north eastern part of the Mt. Hough Ranger District.  It is a small remote lake with 15 miles of shoreline.  Surrounding the lake are mountains blanketed with pine and fir trees.  Protected coves around the lake attract several species of migrtory birds.  The campgrounds are usually open by Memorial Day weekend and closed by the middle of October.  These dates are subject to change depending on the snow level in the area.

DIRECTIONS Antelope Lake is located 30 miles NE of Taylorsville on the Genesee/Antelope Lake Rd.  From Janesville, on Hwy 395, take County Rd. 208 for four miles, then FS Rd. 28N01 for nine miles, turn right on FS Rd.  28N03 for two miles.

 Closest towns to purchase gasoline are Greenville and Janesville.

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 40° 10′ 58.8000″ N

Longitude 120° 35′ 24.0000″ W

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Horse Camp

10 units, with space available for trailers

Reservations available through www.recreation.gov

Click here for photo tour

Bald Rock Trailhead, which ties to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, is adjacent to campground.

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 39° 44′ 56.4000″ N

Longitude 121° 59′ 24.0000″ W

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Beckwourth Ranger District

Beckwourth Ranger District is one of three ranger districts of the Plumas National Forest. We are located on the eastern portion of the forest in Eastern Plumas County extending into Northeastern Sierra and South Lassen Counties. We are proud to be part of a dynamic community that shares its wealth of resources with our visitors.

The Beckwourth Ranger District is a place where visitors can find activities and experiences they require. Besides the great expanse of forest and range land, visitors also enjoy three recreation areas; mountain top forest lookouts; seventeen fee based campgrounds; seven developed ‘no-fee campgrounds; a versatile forest road system; four lodges operated under permit; and two rental facilities. From solitude to adventure, available activities include lodges, camping, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, equestrian, nature watching, water sports, cultural resources, exploring, wildflowers, fall color, motor touring and relaxing.

In addition to recreation activities, Beckwourth Ranger District provides other benefits to the community. Fuelwood, Christmas Trees and other timber related resource are available by permit. Personal use fuelwood and Christmas Tree permits are available by mail or in person. All commercial permits must be obtained in person.  Small amounts of forest products are available without permit. Call 530-836-2575 for details

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GPS Coordinates

Latitude 39° 47′ 6.5688″ N

Longitude 120° 37′ 52.8636″ W