Located in Northern California between the Sierra Nevada and the Cascade Ranges, the Plumas National Forest covers over a million acres filled with hundreds of high alpine lakes and thousands of miles of clear-running streams. The water from Plumas National Forest forms Lake Oroville, the headwaters of California State Water System behind Lake Oroville. Popular activities of this forest include hiking, fishing, hunting, camping, boating and whitewater rafting. Enjoy the countless scenic vistas, beauty, and amazing solitude of the Plumas National Forest.