Outdoor Recreation

Kids and Family

Youngsters will find plenty of things to do in the natural playground of Plumas County. Whether they're wading in a stream or tubing down a snowy hill, kids will discover that outdoor recreation is a great way to burn off excess energy and boredom! There also are special attractions and events for kids held throughout the year. 

Here's a sampling of the top attractions for kids in Plumas County; more information is available by contacting the Visitors Bureau or area chambers of commerce. 

• Walking to waterfalls (Frazier and Indian Falls)
• Climbing aboard locomotives at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum    
• Miniature golfing in Graeagle and the Lake Almanor area
• Learning about Native Americans, natural history and survival through the Junior Ranger Program at Lassen Volcanic National Park
• Paddleboating on the Graeagle Mill Pond
• Hiking along interpretive nature trails
• Pony or horseback riding, wagon or sleigh rides
• Biking the Lake Almanor Recreation Trail or the Portola Riverwalk
• Panning for gold
• Exploring the forests on an adventurous ATV or snowmobile tour
• Ice skating at the rink near Chester Park
• Climbing to a U.S. Forest Service Lookout
• Jet skiing at Almanor and Bucks
• Sledding at Eureka Ski Bowl or anywhere in the forest
• Tennis and bowling
• Picnicking, horseshoe pitching or playing ball in a park
• Skateboarding at parks in Quincy and Portola
• Summer Program for Creative Exploration in Chester
• Midway carnival rides and 4-H fun at Plumas-Sierra County Fair
• Movies, plays and concerts at Quincy's Town Hall Theatre
• Fishing derbies
• Friday night summer concerts in Portola City Park
• Ranger-led snowshoe hikes in Lassen Volcanic National Park
• Blackberry picking in the Feather River Canyon
• Fourth of July parades and fireworks
• Stargazing and making s'mores over a crackling campfire
• Swimming in creeks, lakes, pools and ponds
• Geocaching - fun for the whole family

Looking to have fun on a budget?  Plumas County has Plethora of no-cost attractions, detailed in a colorful brochure, 100 Free Things to Do in Plumas County.

This handy reference offers visitors quick advice on free or low-cost ways to have fun during a visit to Plumas County.  The list off 100 things is divided into sections including:  "Museums/History", "Outdoors and Nature", "Kids Stuff", "Art Galleries" and "Events."  It also features several photo's and a county map.