Snowmobiling

The typical season runs from December to April, depending on the snow conditions. There are several trails and snow-parks available at Bucks Lake, La Porte, Lake Davis, Lakes basin and Lake Almanor basin.

There are hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile paths that are maintained throughout the winter season. These trails are maintained for snowmobile use only. Bucks Lake has three staging areas open during the season; Big Creek, Bucks Lake Summit, and Four Trees. La Porte has a staging area with a warming hut and restrooms and four trailside warming huts. The Chester/Lake Almanor area boasts five staging areas; Chester-Lake Almanor Snowmobile Park, Swain Mountain, Morgan Summit, Jonesville and Fredonyer. The Lakes Basin Recreation Area has the Gold Lake Staging Area five miles south of Highway 89 on Gold Lake Highway. Free snowmobile maps available at the Plumas County Visitors Bureau, (800) 326-2247.

Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing

The season usually begins in December an runs through April depending on the seasons snowfall. There are groomed trails in Johnsville, Bucks Lake, La Porte, and Child's Meadow. There is an abundance of ungroomed trails for those seeking a backcountry skiing experience. For guides and maps, contact Plumas County Visitors Bureau, (800) 326-2247 or the Plumas National Forest, 530-283-2050.

Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding

Stover Mountain Ski Area near Chester offers four runs ranging from advanced to beginner, accessed by rope tow. Base elevation is 5,100 feet, and the runs are approximately 800 feet long. Open Saturdays and Sundays, snowboarders welcome.