The North Complex fire caused extensive damage to the Feather Falls trail and other recreation sites — photo by USFS.

PLUMAS FOREST — Last Friday, a Plumas National Forest order, which closed ten campgrounds, 11 trailheads, and two bridges in the aftermath of the North Complex fire, expired. More than three years after the fire, the Forest Service has deemed it safe to reopen Cleghorn Bar, Hanson Bar, Hartman Bar, South Hartman Bar, and South Branch campgrounds; Big Bald Rock, Bald Rock, Cleghorn Bar, Hanson Bar, Mountain House, North Hartman Bar, and South Hartman Bar trailheads; and Frasier Creek Bridge.

Butte Bar, Feather Falls, Little North Fork, Rogers Cow Camp, and Stag Point campgrounds; Feather Falls, Sky High, and Stag Point trailheads; and Toland Creek Bridge will remain closed.

An updated map of recreation site closures, provided by USFS

Though the Feather Falls campground remains closed, the Forest Service notes that progress has been made to make the site safe for use. Bridges and walkways have been replaced and hazardous trees removed, but a substantial amount of remaining work will delay the campground’s opening until at least Spring of 2025.

Pile burning, hazardous tree removal, and fuel reduction work have occurred at Rogers Cow Camp before facility repairs are pursued. Toland Creek Bridge is also scheduled to be replaced this summer.