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Experienced whitewater enthusiasts can bring their own equipment. Tubes also are available for sale at area sporting goods stores and tire shops. The North Fork of the Feather River along Highway 70 from the intersection of Highway 89 (Greenville “Y”) to Twain or Virgilia is suitable for canoes or beginner kayakers, with moderate ratings of Class II and III. The stretch from Vir-
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gilia to Rich Bar is recommended for experts only. From Rich Bar to Belden is a popular Class III stretch of about five miles, with take out at the rest area or resort. Below Belden, there are intermediate and advanced runs that are accessible during the recreational summer flows. (See box this page) The Middle Fork of the Feather River at its upper stretches is gentler, with eas-
Special Summer Flows Whitewater enthusiasts take note! The North Fork of the Feather River will once again have recreational flow releases on the Rock Creek section below Belden along Highway 70 during the following weekends, July 28-29, August 25-26, and September 22-23, 2012. Flows will be 800 cfs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and 700 cfs on Sundays till 1 p.m. The annual Feather Fest with races and party at Indian Jim Campground will be during the September 22-23 release. For more information, call Dave Steindorf at American Whitewater, (530) 343-1871 or go to the American Whitewater website www.americanwhitewater.org.
ier access. From Clio to the Mohawk Bridge near Blairsden is a slow Class I and II, suitable for beginner canoeing. During the spring runoff, Class II and III rafting and kayaking is recommended from Mohawk to Sloat, or from Sloat to the La Porte Road Bridge, with take out at the campground. The Wild and Scenic Zone of the Middle Fork past the La Porte Road Bridge is for teams of expert rafters and kayakers only. The renowned 32-mile, three-day trip to Milsap Bar is an extremely difficult wilder-
ness adventure that takes experts past deep canyon walls, numerous boulders and waterfalls. Experts regard this remote and scenic stretch as the most spectacular multi-day kayaking trip in California. No matter what level of river sport you’re planning, be sure to take caution by wearing a flotation device and helmet at all times. Remember the river can change from year to year, depending on winter floods. Watch for fallen trees and other obstacles, and always scout rapids when possible.
Watercraft Rentals Lake Almanor Knotty Pine Resort and Marina 430 Peninsula Dr. (530) 596-3348, direct line for boat rentals is (530) 596-4545 • www.knottypine.net Ski boats, run-abouts, pontoon boats, fishing boats, Sea-Doo jet ski/waverunners, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, paddleboats Lake Almanor Kayak & Stand-up Paddleboard Rentals 29529 Hwy. 89 in Canyon Dam. (530) 284-7372 • www.lakealmanorkayaks.com Single and tandem kayaks; stand-up paddleboards Majors Outpost 3000 Almanor Drive West at Plumas Pines Resort (530) 259-2727 • www.majorsoutpost.com Sea Doo jet ski/waverunners, ski boats, pontoon boats, fishing boats
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WIFI at Marina Store, Merrill & Eagle Campgrounds Camping info: (530) 257-3067 • Marina info: (530) 825-3454 • Winter (Nov.-Apr.) (530) 257-3067 • P.O. Box 1771, Susanville, CA 96130 Email: lcfcougar@aol.com • Web: www.eaglelakerecreationarea.com CAMPING RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov Operated by Lassen College Foundation under a special use permit by the U.S. Forest Service. We are an Equal Opportunity Recreation Provider.
Bucks Lake Marina, Bucks Lake. (530) 283-4243 • www.buckslakemarina.com Ski, fishing and pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes, Polaris waverunners
Eastern Plumas Graeagle Outpost, Hwy. 89 next to the Graeagle Mill Pond (530) 836-2414 • www.graeagleoutpost.com Paddleboats, stand-up paddle boats, kayaks, canoes High Sierra Adventure Rentals, Chilcoot. (800) 596-8840 • www.highsierraadventurerentals.com/ Yamaha jet skis for Frenchman Lake or any other nearby lake
Lakes Basin Recreation Area Sardine Lake Resort 990 Sardine Lake Road. (530) 862-1196 • www.sardinelakeresort.com 12-foot aluminum rowboats with and without trolling motors 2012 - 2013 PLUMAS COUNTY VISITORS GUIDE
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