Outdoors in Plumas, the concessionaire that operations 68 recreation sites in the Plumas National Forest is closing its operations, leaving an uncertain future for the opening of those sites for the 2023 summer season, according to a release from the U.S. Forest Service.
The Outdoors in Plumas website cites high costs of doing business in California and the long-term impacts of the Dixie Fire, according to the release.
The company was the concessionaire for 68 recreation sites on the forest, providing services and operations including reservations, fee collections, site maintenance and customer service.
Forest leadership is contacting potential concessionaires and partners to discuss possibilities. However, there is a chance that some facilities may be open with reduced services or remain closed for the season. Reservations for summer bookings on Recreation.gov may be restricted until determinations are made, said the release. | fs.usda.gov
