Outdoor Recreation

Snowplay

Winter Activities

Wintertime in Plumas County is serene and beautiful, as snow covers the landscape and things relax. But the tranquil season also offers visitors the opportunity and excitement of winter recreation, be it on skis, snowmobile, sled, snowshoes, or simply on foot.

Snow is made for playing! Take your kids sledding down a snowy hillside or treat your dog to a romp through some freshly fallen snow. Or, if the weather's been cold, there are frozen ponds and creeks ideal for ice skating if you have your own skates. Check with local forest service offices for favorite spots and conditions. 

The town of Chester also has an outdoor ice-skating rink with skate rentals that is open during winter, weather permitting. The rink is located at the Truman Collins Multi-Use Complex located on Meadowbook Loop, off Main Street and adjacent to Chester Park. The  60 x 50 foot-rink offers skate rentals and will be open daily, 4-8 pm, weather dependent,  as long as the ice stays frozen! Fees are $5 per person or $10 per family.

If you're not into exercise, you can still experience winter's beauty on a horse-drawn sleigh ride.  Sled dog racing and longboard ski races are popular spectator sports for visitors in winter.

Each President's Day weekend in February, snowmobile poker runs are held in Chester-Lake Almanor and in Portola at Lake Davis.  The Eastern Plumas Winter Snowfest that weekend also includes a variety of fun snow competitions, rides and activities, including snowman building, snow bowling and snow golf.

For a complete and more updated list of winter and events, contact us for a free copy of the Winter Activities Guide and/or a list of Holiday Events in Plumas County.