Seneca Ghost Town
Plumas County, California40.1106, -121.0850
Can you visit?
Public land, open access
Plumas National Forest · Open to visitors
- Nearest town
- 14 miQuincy, CA
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct7 of 12
- Elevation
- 3,630 ft1,105 m
Seneca is a former settlement in Plumas County, California, listed among the ghost towns of California. It lies at about 3,630 feet above sea level.
On the map
- National Forest
- State
- Private or unlisted
Star: Seneca. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Quincy, CA, about 14 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Chico, CA, 46 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Caribou4.4 mi southwest
- Gibsonville27 mi south
- Jamison31 mi southeast
- Brush33 mi southwest
- Bloomer40 mi southwest
- Bidwell's Bar43 mi southwest
- Oregon City43 mi southwest
- Forest45 mi south
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
National Forest: Plumas National Forest
PAD-US places this spot on Plumas National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Canyon Dam. Snow is normal from November to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Canyon Dam station (USC00041497), 4.2 miles away. The town sits about 900 feet lower than the station, so expect it to run warmer. About 37.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Plumas County, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.11060, -121.08500 |
| Elevation | 3,630 ft (1,105 m) |
| Also known as | Seneca, CA |
| Sources | Wikidata Q7450255 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Seneca ghost town?
In Plumas County, California, at 40.1106, -121.0850. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Quincy, CA, about 14 miles southeast in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Chico, CA, 46 miles away.
Can you visit Seneca?
Public land, open access. PAD-US places this spot on Plumas National Forest, land managed by the U.S. Forest Service. PAD-US marks it as open to the public. Park rules, fees and seasonal closures can still apply.
When is the best time to visit Seneca?
Mild months here run April to October, judging by NOAA normals from Canyon Dam. Snow is normal from November to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Seneca?
Yes. Caribou (4.4 mi), Gibsonville (27 mi), Jamison (31 mi), Brush (33 mi).
