Zone X-6a is located in portions of Lassen and Plumas counties in the northeast portion of the state, west of Honey Lake.

Make certain to carry a bear tag in this area as bears are in abundance and may increase your opportunity for a harvest.There was a massive wildfire through the Antelope Lake area reaching its perfect forage regrowth stage for maximum nutrition for the deer.Wolves have claimed portions of this zone for their home range. Wolves are canine intolerant. If you bring your dog to camp, it is not advisable to leave them in camp alone.

The terrain can be very steep and rugged and vegetation can be extremely dense. The weather in this region is highly variable so be prepared. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snowfall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.

The vegetation is highly varied throughout Zone X-6a ranging from low sage, sagebrush, bitterbrush, montane chaparral, aspen, juniper, hardwood and conifer to subalpine habitats.

Zone X-6a contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Public lands within Zone X-6a are administered by the Lassen and Plumas National Forests and the Bureau of Land Management. Much of the land at lower elevations is privately-owned but there is a lot of public land at the higher elevations.

Although there is a lot of private land in Zone X-6a, there are extensive tracts of public lands with excellent access. Primary roadways in Zone X-6a are State Highway 395 (northeastern X-6a), State Highway 89 (western X-6a), State Highway 36 (northwestern X-6a), and State Highway 70 (southern X- 6a). Many County, USFS and BLM roads branch off of these primary roadways providing access to public lands. Highway 70 is very curvy; take care when towing large trailers or if you are prone to motion sickness.

Road closures exist in the Wildcat Ridge, Diamond Mountain and Red Rock areas. Contact the Plumas National Forest, Mt. Hough Ranger District (530-283-0555) for more specific information regarding these closures.

The access roads in this area can be VERY steep. Scout roads up to the higher peaks BEFORE dragging your trailer or RV up them.

There are numerous designated campgrounds within Zone X-6a. The facilities available at these campgrounds vary from primitive campsites to campsites with running water and showers. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on USFS and BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is usually permitted on BLM and USFS lands.

Popular and nice campgrounds exist around Antelope Lake. It will also be the only large pine trees left intact for shade over the campgrounds as it lies in the center of the massive fire that went through here.

Much of this zone is vertical, so finding flat spots off dead-end roads can be difficult. Plan on arriving early for any first-come, first-served sites.