town.downieville

Yuba River Camping & Downieville is prime Sierra water destination. Fishing, kayaking, swimming holes. Downieville California is also the Sierra Mountain Bike Capital. Mtn. bikers flocking to this region for the great trails & the races. Gorgeous historical village with red brick buildings & bridges. With granite scenery like Lakes Basin & the Sierra Buttes, this place is a great weekend getaway for the active travelers. Rafting, kayaking, fishing, biking, it's all here. Plenty camping along the river or in Gold Lake region. Cabin rentals all over.

Tahoe National Forest Map

Lakes Basin Recreation Area

South Yuba River Recreation Map

Plumas National Forest Map

Sierra Nevada Topo Map

elevation: 2800'

population: 325

zip code: 95936

Mountain

terrain:
pine tree & oak lined mountain canyon along deep river gorge

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location:
Sierra County
near Sierra Buttes
on Historic Hwy.49

recreation:

Backpacking

Bike Riding & Rentals

Camping

Fishing

Hiking

Historic Gold Country

River Kayaking

Mountain Biking

River Rafting

Snow Skiing - Plumas Eureka

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Lakes Basin Recreation Area

Sierra Buttes

Kentucky Mine Museum

Tahoe National Forest

Malakoff Diggins State Park

Yuba River State Park

downieville campgrounds

Rocky Rest Campground
Ramshorn Camping Yuba River
Fiddle Creek Camping Gold Co
Indian Valley Campground
Wild Plum Campground
Cal-ida Gold Country Camping
Malakoff Diggins State Park
Lakes Basin Camping
Union Flat Campground - North Yuba River

description:
Inside the Tahoe National Forest this small historic river front town is situated right on top of the North Yuba where another major creek merges in. Lotsa mining history & old buildings. Great fishing, camping, mountain biking, hiking, backpacking, & sightseeing.

nearby towns:
Alleghany
Sierra City
Sierraville
Gold Lake
Nevada City
La Porte

local links:

Downieville Chamber of Commerce
132 Main St. Downieville CA 95936
http://www.sierracountychamber.com/

St. Charles Place Saloon
Downieville Outfitters - Bike Shuttles
Willoughby's Cabin on the River
Downieville Classic Mtn Bike Race
Sierra Trails

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