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Will enjoys the big snow melt on Pauley Creek, near Downieville, CA. Spring 2010. Photo Credit © Copyright Bryce Yarbrough

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.
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

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recreation:

  • Backpacking
  • Bike Riding & Rentals
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Feather Falls
  • 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
  • Yuba River
  • Pauley Creek
  • Upper Yuba River
  • Yuba North Fork
  • Northern Sierra Nevada Forests
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    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

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    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

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

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