town.portola

Train town in the mountains - NorCal. rivers, fishing, camping, gorgeous forests. Downtown has few shop and cafes. A nice city park w/ swimming and convenient public restrooms, but you'll need to cross the bridge to find 'em.

PORTOLA PARK: Looking for Portola Redwood Park near the Santa Cruz coast?

elevation: 4860'

population: 2,104

zip code: 96122

Mountain

terrain:
alpine valley

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location:
Plumas County
E of Quincy
on Hwy 70

recreation:

biking

camping

fishing

hiking

mountain biking

kayaking

off-roading

mountain bike races

backpacking

wildflowers (summer)

snow recreation

cycling

golfing

train museum

lakes

forest trails

back roads

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Lakes Basin Recreation Area

Feather River

Lake Davis

Gold Lake

Plumas Eureka State Park

Western Pacific Railroad Museum

Jim Beckwourth Museum

Doyle Wildlife Area

portola campgrounds

Lakes Basin Campground
Plumas Eureka State Park
Cal-Pine Fire Lookout Cabin
Grizzly Campground @ Lk Davis
Lake Davis Lightning Tree
Cottonwood Springs Frenchman
Crocker Campground

description:
High in the northern Sierra Nevada mountains, Portola lies below pine tree lined Lake Davis. Lots of railroad tracks and train history for the Sierra Nevada railways. Portola is the largest town around to get supplies of any kind, including groceries & auto parts. A literal hub of activity for rural residents that live here and a frequent stop for visitors passing through. Portola is the only incorporated city in Plumas County.

nearby towns:
Graeagle
Blairsden
Quincy
Sierraville
Clio
Downieville

local links:

City of Portola
35 Third Ave. Portola, CA 96122
530-832-4216
https://www.cityofportola.com/

Plumas News
Nervino Airport - Beckwourth, CA
Sierra Valley Farms
Western Pacific Rail Museum
Pizza Factory
Sierra Squeeze Burger
Feather River Food Co-op
Lost and Found Bike Ride
Wildfire 2021: Beckwourth Fire
Wildfire 2021: Dixie Fire

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