Zone X-6b is located in portions of Lassen and Plumas counties in the northeast portion of the state, south of Honey Lake bordering Nevada.

Make certain to carry a bear tag in this area as bears are in abundance and may increase your opportunity for a harvest. 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 in this zone varies quite a bit from the low valleys to the tops of the mountains. 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.

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

Zone X-6b contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Remember you must obtain and have in your possession written permission to hunt on private property. Public lands within Zone X-6b are administered by the Lassen and Plumas National Forests and the Bureau of Land Management.

Although there is a lot of private land in Zone X-6b, there are extensive tracts of public lands with excellent access. Primary roadways in Zone X-6b are U.S. Highway 395 (eastern X-6b) and State Highway 70 (southern X-6b). 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. Depending on you beginning location, some folks will take 89 out of Truckee to 70 to access this zone.

There are numerous designated campgrounds within Zone X-6b. 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. However, during fire season special regulations may apply. Campfire permits are required for use of propane stoves and BBQs outside of established campground.