Things to See and Do in Plumas County

Fall Foliage

 Click here to view and/or download a self-guided
Fall Color Tour.

Read 2010 Fall Foliage Awesome Autumn Reports

Plumas County has spectacular fall colors that dazzle year after year.

The season is also a time to take in the crisp mountain air, enjoy a more quiet pace, and join in the fun at harvest festivals and other special events.

Plan to be here this fall, and don't forget your camera. Along all of Plumas County’s scenic highways, you’ll  be treated to some of the most dazzling fall foliage in California. Special spots include the Feather River Canyon, Lake Almanor, Indian Valley, the Quincy-Oroville Road, the Quincy-La Porte Road, Round Valley Reservoir Road and the Lakes Basin. And some of the best color may be found off-road on a trail or forest service road.

You may want to obtain a free copy of the Plumas County Fall Color Guide, a  map that outlines the best routes in the county, illustrates common species and explains why leaves change color. The guide is available at visitor information centers, by calling (800) 326-2247 or contact us for a free copy. Download a copy of the map and routes.

When they peak
Check the "Awesome Autumn" blog on this website for up-to-date reports on fall color and the best places to find it. We post "leaf peeper" reports as soon as fall colors appears, beginning around the last week in September. The reports continue as long as the color lasts, usually through mid-November, depending on weather and elevation.

If you're planning a trip around the fall colors, you may also call us at (800) 326-2247 for the latest information and friendly travel advice.