Sierra County Visitors Guide

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2013-2014
Sierra County
Visitors Guide
www.sierracountychamber.com
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May 2013
Memorial Day Weekend » Kentucky Mine
Museum opens. Sierra City. 862-1310
June 2013
Aug 17 » Wine in the Woods. Wine Tasting,
hors d’oeuvres & silent auction at The Gallery,
Mountain Creek Restaurant, Old Sierra City Hotel
& Sorracco’s Saloon, Sierra City. Tickets pre-sale
or at the door. 862-9009 or 862-1560
June 15 » Tour de Manure, 62 Mile Valley Bicycle
race. Sierraville. 994-3344
Aug 18 » Loyalton Farmer’s Market & Bazaar.
Noon–3 PM; 993-4488
June 15–16 » Underground Gold Miner Museum
Gold Show. Alleghany. 287-3223
Aug 24 » E.C.V. Fall Doins. Convention &
Annual Meeting. Tin Cup Diggins, Downieville.
www.downie1849.com
June 15–16 » Historical Walking Tours of
Alleghany. 11am & 2pm. Alleghany. 287-3223
June 16 » Father’s Day Fishing Derby. Yuba &
Downie rivers. Downieville. 289-3595
Aug 24 » Native Daughter’s Ice Cream Social.
Sample homemade ice cream & vote on your
favorite. Cookies. Raffle. Noon. 320 Commercial
St., Downieville.
June 22 » Artists Reception. The Gallery. Sierra
City. 862-1188
Aug 24 » Artists Reception. The Gallery. Sierra
City. 862-1188
July 2013
Aug 24 » Loyalton Fireman’s Street Festival &
Show and Shine. Loyalton. 993-0640
July 4 » Downieville 4th of July Parade &
Festivities. Noon. Main Street, Downieville
Oct 20 » Loyalton Farmer’s Market & Bazaar.
Noon–3 PM; 993-4488
Oct 31 » Sierra City Trick or Treat Main Street
Bring family & friends, bags & buckets & trick
or treat all along Main Street. 5:30–7:30 PM Main
Street Sierra City. 862-1580
November 2013
Nov 9 » Jolly Holiday Bazaar. 9 AM–3 PM
Community Hall. Sierra City. 862-1580
Nov 11 » E.C.V. Candle Light Doins. Grandiose
Evening Initiation for gentlemen over 50. Main
Street, Downieville. www.downie1849.com
Nov 11 » Veterans’ Day Ceremony. Evening
Initiation f. Bell Tower, Downieville.
Nov 28 » Miss Jody Thanksgiving Dinner. 1–
4pm Downieville Community Hall
December 2013
September 2013
Dec 6 » Sierra City’s A Stroll in the Snow. 5–8
PM Main Street Sierra City. 862-1580
July 4 » Loyalton 4th of July Parade &
Festivities. Main Street & Sierra Brooks Picnic
Grounds, Loyalton
Aug 31–Sept 1 » Gold Rush Weekend: Sat: BBQ
rib cook-off, poker run, dance, vendors; Sun:
Donkey race. Downieville 289-3126
July 5 » Homegrown Talent: Open Mic. Yuba
Theatre, Downieville. 289-9822
Sept 1 » Loyalton Farmer’s Market & Bazaar.
Noon–3 PM; 993-4488
Dec 14 » Sierra City Children’s Christmas
Potluck & Party. 6 PM Community Hall, Sierra
City. 862-1347 for info
July 6 » Sierra City Old Time Independence
Day Celebration. 1–5 PM. Carnival games, sack
races, chicken bingo, bartender races, BBQ &
more! Sierra Skies Community Park, Sierra City.
862-1560
Sept 1 » Homegrown Talent: Open Mic. Yuba
January 2014
July 6 » Downieville Independence Street Dance
& Muster. Downieville. 289-3126
July 7 » Loyalton Farmer’s Market & Bazaar.
Noon–3 PM; Every 1st and 3rd Sunday thru Oct.
993-4488
July 13 » Kentucky Mine Concert Series:
Mumbo Gumbo. 7:30 PM Kentucky Mine
Amphitheater Sierra City. 862-1310. BBQ 6 PM.
Show $20; BBQ $15
July 12–28 » California State Fair. Come visit
the Sierra County booth & vote for us! Cal Expo
Sacramento.
July 21 » Loyalton Farmer’s Market & Bazaar.
Noon–3 PM; 993-4488
July 27 » Artists Reception. The Gallery. Sierra
City. 862-1188
Sept 14 » Downieville Antique Bottles &
Collectibles Show & Sale. 8 AM–3 PM.
Downieville School Gym. Rick & Cherry Simi,
289-3659
Dec 7 » Holiday on Main Street, Downieville
Jan 12 » Burning Tree Fest. Downieville.
February 2014
Cabin Fever Spaghetti Feed, 3rd Saturday in
February. Community Hall, Downieville
Sept 15 » Loyalton Farmer’s Market & Bazaar.
Noon–3 PM; 993-4488
Feb 15 » Homegrown Talent: Open Mic. Yuba
Sept 20–21 » 5th Annual Big City Rod Run and
Car Party. 100+ hot rods, muscle & vintage cars.
Live Bands, raffles, poker walk, craft fair & unique
awards from the surrounding businesses. Sierra
City. 862-1560
March 2014
Sept 21 » Artists Reception. The Gallery. Sierra
City. 862-1188
Mar 1 » The Chili Cook-off, Atop the Yuba Pass.
289-3262
Mar 16 » Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner.
Community Hall, Sierra City. 862-1580
Snowbusters Spaghetti Feed. Community Hall,
Sierra City. 862-1577
October 2013
Oct 5 » Mountain Star Quilters Fall Color Quilt
Show. Theme is “Rhapsody in Blue.” Opens as
10am. Community Hall, Downieville Sierra City.
862-1580
Oct 6 » Loyalton Farmer’s Market & Bazaar.
Noon–3 PM; 993-4488
April 2014
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. Yuba
Theatre Downieville. 289-9822
April 19 » Downieville Easter Egg Hunt
MAY 2014
August 2013
Aug 1–4 » Downieville Classic Bike Race. Cross
country and downhill race, music & street faire.
Downieville. 289-3010
Oct 12 » Oktoberfest. Street fair, music, vendors,
raffle. 10 AM–4 PM. Downtown Sierra City. 8629009
Aug 4 » Loyalton Farmer’s Market & Bazaar.
Noon–3 PM; 993-4488
Oct 19 » Homegrown Talent & Art Show:
Open Mic & Juried Art Show. Sierraville School,
Sierraville. 289-9822
May 3 » Springtime Ladies Champagne
Luncheon. Celebrate Mother’s Day. Sierra City.
862-1580
All phone numbers are 530 unless otherwise noted. Go to www.sierracountychamber.com for more events & details
CONTENTS
WELCOME TO SIERRA COUNTY
Sierra County is located in the heart
of the northern section of the Sierra
Nevada. It remains today much as it
was over 100 years ago when the goldseeking argonauts worked the rivers and
mountains in search of their fortune in
gold. The rivers run free and the forests
and meadows wrap their beauty around
mountains that defy contemporary
development. It’s beautiful in all seasons.
Sierra County provides recreation yearround for every visitor, and scenery that
sparkles with each new season. For all
its wilderness and pristine beauty, Sierra
County is easily accessible year round.
All major highways into the county are
maintained and plowed during periods
of snowfall.
Fishing, hiking and camping are
available for all levels of interest and
ability. Much of Sierra County is located
within the Tahoe National Forest and
residents and visitors alike benefit from
the campgrounds, picnic areas and
historic sites.
Bring your camera! Each season has
its own character of beauty that can
be captured in photographs. Spring
melts the tapestry of a winter blanket,
then gracefully captures the fields and
rock crevices with a rainbow of color.
Golds, reds and yellows of fall adorn
the alpine forests, river canyons, valleys
and mountain peaks. These beautiful
mountain highways wander through
some of the finest winter recreation sites
in California.
Here shopping and dining is enjoyed
in historic setting. Amenities range
from campgrounds to lodging in
comfortable historic buildings with
modern conveniences, all surrounded by
the rugged beauty of mountain forests,
lakes and rivers.
Sierra County is rich with beauty,
natural resources and friendly people,
but it has even more to offer. The
Washoe and Maidu Indians, early gold
miners, loggers and ranchers left us with
a priceless possession—a window to
the past. Historic buildings provide a
rare and unique look into American
history as it spans over time and into
the present. When you visit, be prepared
to take a step back, feel the adventure,
sense the struggle and experience
the excitement of gold fever. Imagine
the human spirit as it worked its way
through this rugged country by foot or
on horseback. You can almost hear the
sound of creaking wheels and braying
mules. Stop, listen, look.
Let others in on the secret—it’s all here in
the playground of the Sierra.
Calendar of Events.....................Inside cover
Welcome to Sierra County.......................... 1
Sierra County Then & Now......................... 2
Pliocene Ridge............................................ 3
River Canyon............................................... 4
Sierra Buttes................................................ 5
Lakes Basin Recreation Area....................... 6
Sierra Valley................................................. 7
What To Do in Sierra County................. 8–17
Sierra County Map.............................. 18–19
Food & Drink............................................. 20
Services..................................................... 21
Shopping & Activities........................... 22-23
Lodging................................................ 24-25
Camping & Picnicking............................... 26
Yuba River Scenic Byway........................... 27
Local Business Ads & Events................ 28-35
Lodging Matrix.......................................... 36
Trails Matrix............................... Inside Cover
MILEAGE CHART
Reno to Loyalton______________42 miles
(Hwy 395, Hwy 70, Hwy 49)
Reno to Sierraville______________60 miles
(Hwy I-80, Hwy 89)
Reno to Sierra City______________79 miles
(Hwy 395, Hwy 70, Hwy 49)
Sacramento to Downieville_________99 miles
(I-80, Hwy 49)
Sacramento to Sierra City________107 miles
(I-80, Hwy 49)
Nevada City to Downieville______44 miles
(Hwy 49)
Nevada City to Sierra City_______56 miles
(Hwy 49)
Loyalton to Downieville_________49 miles
(Hwy 49)
Truckee to Sierraville___________30 miles
(Hwy 89)
Truckee to Sierra City___________49 miles
(Hwy 89, Hwy 49)
Downieville to Sierra City________12 miles
(Hwy 49)
Quincy to Calpine_____________49 miles
(Hwy 70, Hwy 89)
San Francisco to Sierra City_____ 202 miles
(I-80, Hwy 49)
From Truckee: Hwy 89 N to Hwy 49 S
From the Bay Area: I-80 E to Auburn then
Hwy 49 N through Grass Valley.
If you want to travel on unpaved roads while
exploring Sierra County, it is recommended
that you drive a high clearance 4WD vehicle.
Highways 49 & 89 are usually open all year even when
interstates are closed due to snow conditions. Call
Caltrans at 1-800-427-7623 for current road conditions
or check online at: www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi
Produced by the
Sierra County Chamber of Commerce
800-200-4949
Design & production by Fox Parlor
POPULATION
1850
3,741
1860
7,340
1997
3,360
2000
3,555
2009
3,174
A BIG thank you!!! to all the local
photographers who have so graciously
donated their work. Many sell their prints,3
many locally available in galleries and shops.
Sierra County: Est. 1852
Sierra County is divided by the Pacific crest
at the midpoint, with the western side of
the county made up of steep canyons and
forested ridges. The county was home to
both Maidu and Washoe Indians, but its
modern history is tied to the California gold
rush. The discovery of gold, and subsequent
gold rush, resulted in some 16,000 miners
settling within the county between 1848 and
1860.
Dozens of communities with colorful names
such as Brandy City, Poker Flat, Poverty
Hill and Whiskey Diggins, were settled
and thrived for a period. As the gold rush
waned, Sierra County’s population slowly
diminished to its present 3,240.
The most visible relic of the history of those
years is the 1885 Sheriff’s Gallows that
remain standing adjacent to the County
courthouse. Built for the specific execution
of a young murderer, James O’Neill, the
structure was used only once.
The eastern side of the Pacific crest also
has deep canyons and timberland, and, in
addition, opens out to the great Sierra Valley,
one of the largest sub-alpine valleys in the
Sierra Nevada range.
During the gold rush, communities in the
eastern side of the county, with agriculture
as their base, developed to provide
commodities to the growing gold camps. A
number of century-old ranches still continue
the tradition of cattle ranching in the Sierra
Valley.
Loyalton, the county’s only incorporated
city, today has about a thousand residents.
Butte Saddle Mill
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Practicing for the Sieron 1960
Fair rodeo in Loyalt
Downieville Parade, circa 188
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Logginya
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Lo lton, 19
John Bassett 1908
The rugged Sierra Nevada is paramount in the mountains
and canyons of Sierra County. The rivers, lakes and forests
combined provide recreational opportunities and scenic
beauty all year long. To help you explore all that Sierra
County has to offer, we have split this visitors guide in to
sections representing five distinct regions:
The Pliocene Ridge runs west-east along the southern end of
At Bassetts, Highway 49 meets the Gold Lake Highway which
the county, straddling a ridge where Henness Pass Road runs at meanders around the north-east side of the Sierra Buttes,
an elevation around 5,000 feet.
taking visitors to the Lake Basin recreation area, where over
45 alpine lakes provide year-round recreation and scenic
The River Canyon is the western middle part of the county,
beauty.
the area from where Highway 49 crosses the North Yuba river
and starts running parallel to the river past Goodyears Bar and If you continue on Hwy 49 over the Yuba Pass, at 6,702 ft., you
through Downieville all at around 2000–3,000 ft.
drop into the majestic Sierra Valley. Situated at approximately
5,000 ft. this is one of the largest sub-alpine valleys in the U.S.,
As the highway climbs in elevation up the North Yuba
famous for its history of ranching and amazing wetlands—a
River Canyon, you come into the Sierra Buttes area, where
stop over for thousands of migratory birds each season.
Loganville and Sierra City sit at the foot of the Buttes at about
4,200 ft. The Buttes themselves are almost 8,600 ft.
Welcome to the best kept secret of the Sierra Nevada.
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Photo by Mary Davey
Pliocene Ridge
pike • alleghany • forest city
The Middle Yuba River forms the south-western border of
Sierra County. This remote stretch of river winds through
several box canyons and is rich in mining history. The
Pliocene Ridge Road off Highway 49 near Camptonville takes
you up to the ridge above this river, where the towns of
Pike, Alleghany and Forest are nestled in the forest along the
Pliocene Ridge.
History
The Maidu and Washoe Indians are the first known residents
of the Sierra Nevada. Their permanent homes were in the
foothills where the snow wasn’t too deep during the winter.
But, in the spring they moved up high into the Sierra to gather
roots and berries, hunt and fish throughout the summer. As
the Europeans began exploring the area and discovered gold,
emigration from around the world brought a new cultural era
to the region. Mining camps and towns sprang up in Sierra
County with each gold discovery. Many of these towns have
since disappeared and been reclaimed by the forest, but some
still exist today. On the Pliocene Ridge, Alleghany and Forest
City remain as windows to our past.
Alleghany developed into a town from the consolidation
of several mining locations of the early 1850s. There were
hydraulic mining operations here as well as drift tunnels that
cut into the mountain’s ancient river beds. The still-working
Original Sixteen to One gold mine is located in Alleghany.
Forest City was established in 1852 and within two years had
a population of over 1,000. The exceedingly rich and easily
accessible claims continued to pay until the 1860s when much
of the gold was worked out of the gravel deposits. Like most
early settlements, fires ravaged the town during its early years,
but there are still many historic buildings and sites to see.
Cultural Attractions
The Underground Gold Miners Museum in Alleghany is only
open by appointment or during special events. Bring your
group or club to the museum for a unique local history
presentation including information on the local mines and
geology. You also find the famous Original Sixteen to One
Mine, which has been in operation for over 100 years, in
Alleghany. Tours are by reservation only.
The tiny town of Forest City is its own museum. Most
buildings date from the 1800s. Old buildings are being
renovated on an ongoing basis. Tours of the museum can
be arranged. There is a self-guided walking tour brochure
available that detail the town’s history and sites. Pick up
your copy at the mail box in front of the Forest City Dance
Hall. Read more about the town on the Forest City Historical
Association’s website at forestcitycal.com
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Photo by Mary Davey
River Canyon
indian valley • goodyears bar • downieville
The River Canyon is the area where Highway
49 parallels the North Yuba River from
the bridge just west of Indian Valley, past
Goodyears Bar and into Downieville. The
canyon walls and forested hillsides provides
a dramatic backdrop to the river and its
many seasonal waterfalls. With the river
and road wind together through the canyon,
recreationists have easy access to sight-seeing,
swimming, fishing and camping.
History
The Maidu and Washoe Indians are the first
known residents of the Sierra Nevada. In the
summers they moved to the mountains to
hunt and fish. During the fall and winter they
returned to the foothills and valley below.
When gold was discovered, emigration from
around the world brought a new era to the
region. Mining camps and towns sprang up
in Sierra County with each gold discovery.
Some towns are memories, but many still
exist today. Downieville and Goodyears Bar
remain as windows to our past.
Downieville, the county seat of Sierra County,
is located on Hwy 49 at the fork of the North
Yuba and Downie rivers. Gold was discovered
here in the summer of 1849. By May 1850,
Downieville had 15 hotels and gambling
houses, 4 bakeries and 4 butcher shops.
5,000 men wintered in town that year. In the
following spring, that population scattered
into the surrounding hills and canyons in
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search of gold. As the population of the area
grew, Downieville served as a trading center
for the Northern Mines. By the mid-1850s,
Downieville was California’s fifth-largest
town. In 1852 Downieville lost the bid to
be the State Capitol to Sacramento by 10
votes. Today, Downieville retains much of its
original character.
Goodyears Bar was named for two brothers,
Miles and Andrew, who came looking for
gold in 1849. In 1862 there were over 3,000
people and 51 businesses in town, with gold
being the main economy. The town burned
in 1864 and was never rebuilt, except for
the post office, still in operation. Historic
buildings remaining include Helm’s St.
Charles Inn, now a Bed & Breakfast and
the School House, a museum & community
center.
The Downieville Museum building dates
back to 1852 when it was built as a store
by Chinese emigrants. Today it contains
informative collections that depict life
here from gold rush days to the present. It
features a detailed model of turn-of-thecentury Downieville as well as logging and
mining exhibits. It’s open weekends midMay through mid-October (depending upon
weather) 11am – 4pm and Memorial Day
Weekend through Labor Day it’s open daily.
The Yuba Theatre was built in 1940 as a
movie theater. Since 1996, it has been the
home of the Sierra County Arts Council. It
currently has fixed seats for 184 and has been
transformed into a professional performing
arts venue. Year-round events include
presentations of live music, community
theatre, dance, school drama productions,
book-signings, slide shows and film. The
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is
presented each April.
Main Street in Downieville is narrow,
full of character and lined with trees,
wooden boardwalks and historic buildings.
Downieville is considered the least changed
of all the gold rush towns in California. The
Gallows in Downieville was only used once
but it remains today as a reminder of justice
in the gold rush era. There is a self-guided
walking tour brochure available that details
the town’s history and sites.
The Goodyears Bar Schoolhouse was built
around 1872 and is still used as a community
gathering place. It recently became a
museum, open to the public, featuring four
different exhibits.
Winter in the River Canyon is mild with
light snow cover December through March.
Summers are warm but not overbearingly
hot, and the river is right there in case you
need a dip!
Sierra Buttes
loganville • sierra city
Highway 49 parallels the North Yuba River all the way from the
River Canyon area, past Loganville and into Sierra City. This
scenic drive provides travelers and recreationists easy access to
sight-seeing, fishing, camping and swimming.
clover field and a garden here. This is an example of a typical
homestead of that time. Many of the original miners in Loganville
& Sierra City were immigrants from Italy, France and the British
Isles.
This stretch of road provides a kaleidoscope of terrain and plant
communities. The craggy peaks of the Sierra Buttes are a spectacular
site any season, whether in the winter and spring when adorned
with a tapestry of snow, the fall when the trees glow in autumn
colors, or the summer when flowers abound and the water is a
perfect temperature for swimming.
The Kentucky Mine, Stampmill and Museum are located just east
of Sierra City on Hwy 49. The museum offers guided tours into
the underground mine and also into California’s only remaining
workable gold ore stamp mill. The museum depicts the gold rush
era of Sierra County, life in a mining camp and the local American
Indian culture.
History
Development of communities and recreation in Sierra County was
the direct result of the discovery and search for gold in California.
As the roads improved, travelers began to stop and enjoy the
beauty and wildlife.
Sierra City was established as a mining town in 1850. By 1852,
miners were retrieving gold from several tunnels in the nearby
Sierra Buttes. At this time, Sierra City had two large buildings,
a bakery shop and several gambling houses and saloons. The
buildings were crushed under an avalanche of snow in the winter
of 1853, forcing the inhabitants to rebuild at the present lower
elevation. The Sierra Buttes Mine was active for 80 years and was
the second largest gold producer in Sierra County. A continuous
body of medium grade ore was processed efficiently, assuring
steady employment. In 1873, 290 men worked at this mine.
Loganville campground is situated east of the former town of
Loganville. In 1889, Luigi Lagomarsino planted an orchard, a
Main Street in Sierra City is charmingly narrow and lined with
many turn-of-the-century structures, complete with wooden
boardwalks. A free walking tour map is available at most Sierra
City businesses.
The Masonic Hall, built in 1864, is the oldest building in town
and was at one point the first schoolhouse in town. Sierra City
provides dramatic views of the Sierra Buttes. The Wells Fargo
building in Sierra City typifies 1870s Federalist Style architecture.
This two-story brick structure was historically used as a mercantile
store and Wells Fargo Express & Company stage coach stop in the
1870s.
A few miles east of Sierra City, Big Springs Gardens is home
to natural springs & a sparkling stream that cascades through
magnificent trees, wild flowers and enormous granite
outcroppings. The gardens are easily accessible by groomed trails
that includes fabulous views of the Sierra Buttes.
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Photo by Dave Keyes
Lakes Basin Area
green acres • bassetts • SARDINE lakes • GOLD LAKE • MORE LAKES
The Lakes Basin Recreation Area is to
the north of the Sierra Buttes, along Gold
Lake Road. Bassetts is considered the
gateway into this outdoors wonderland.
Numerous glacially formed lakes add to
the unique beauty of the landscape and
offer recreation in its most pristine form.
Upper and Lower Sardine Lakes, Packer
Lake and Gold Lake are just a few of the
biggest.
The craggy peaks of the Sierra Buttes
are a spectacular site, especially in the
winter and spring when adorned with
a tapestry of snow. There are several
excellent views of the Sierra Buttes
from Gold Lake Road and along Hwy
49. During the winter, cross-country
skiers and snowmobilers have a
unique opportunity to explore a winter
wonderland made more beautiful by the
rugged mountainous backdrop.
CDD
Support Prevention
Through 3 Simple
Measures:
1) CLEAN all visible mud, plants &
animals from your watercraft &
fishing gear;
2) DRAIN all water from your
watercraft motor, bilges, live
wells & bait buckets;
3) DRY your watercraft, trailer
& fishing gear for five days
8 between launches.
Yuba Pass, while not in the Lakes
Basin proper, also has camping and
recreational trails off Hwy 49 on the way
into the Sierra Valley.
during the late nineteenth century and
brought many recreationists to Sierra
County. By the late 1920s, the Lakes
Basin area boasted a number of popular
resorts with fishing, swimming, boating
and lodging available.
Development of communities and
recreation in Sierra County was the
direct result of the discovery and
search for gold in California. As the
roads improved, travelers began to
stop and enjoy the beauty and wildlife.
Californians in the late 1800s were very
interested in primitive environments for
recreation and relaxation. Wilderness
camping and mountain climbing were
important aspects of this movement
with a special appeal to city people as a
temporary relief from the frantic pace of
urban life. A form of medical treatment
known as the “wilderness cure” enjoyed
considerable popularity in California
Shortly after the mid 1850s, a recreation
lodge was built at Gold Lake. Packer
Lake was on an early mule-pack trail and
in 1926 a lodge was built, along with
platform tents and log cabins. Gold Lake
Road was constructed in 1913 providing
easier access to the lakes and resorts.
Bassetts Station, at Hwy 49 and Gold
Lake Road, began as a way station over
125 years ago. It continues to provide a
rest stop and supply point for travelers.
Sardine Lake Resort was constructed
in 1941 and multiple guest cabins were
added in 1945.
HELP SAVE THE LAKES BASIN!
Summer time recreation is
extraordinary at Sierra County’s
many lakes, creeks and rivers. Local
efforts are underway to protect
these beautiful waters from the
introduction & spread of Aquatic
Invasive Species (AIS) such as quagga
& zebra mussels, New Zealand mud
snails, Eurasian watermilfoil & curly
leaf pondweed. Left unchecked, AIS
could cause irreversible harm to the
ecological balance of entire water
bodies displacing native species
& sport fish, & colonizing docks,
beaches & recreational equipment.
are extremely small & can survive
on boats and fishing gear for several
weeks after exiting infested waters.
You can help to keep the Lakes
Basin& the Little Truckee River
watershed pristine by participating
in the watercraft inspection program.
The County is conducting roving
boat inspections within this area to
minimize the likelihood that AIS will
be introduced. Many invasive species
Your efforts will make a difference
to protect our remarkable water
bodies and their exceptional scenic &
recreational opportunities. Interested
in learning more about AIS or would
like to volunteer to support local
prevention efforts? Contact deedee@
scfswc.com
Photo by Mary Davey
Sierra Valley
calpine • sattley • sierraville • loyalton
Sierra Valley is part of the continental crust that was dropped
by the same faulting that raised the Sierra Nevada. The vista
point on Highway 49, east of Yuba Pass, provides a spectacular
panoramic view of this beautiful sub-alpine valley where
Sattley, Calpine, Sierraville and Loyalton lie surrounded by
the majestic mountains of the Sierra Nevada. The scenery
in Sierra Valley varies from conifer and aspen forests, to
drier woodland forests, to a large valley covered with crops,
pastures and wildflowers in the spring. Smaller valleys and
meadows are laced with meandering streams. Cattle share
the pastures with deer and other wildlife. Old platy-barked
ponderosa pine trees are a special feature in the landscape
along the South-eastern stretch of Hwy 89 near Truckee.
History
The Sierra Valley ranches were settled in the 1850s. The
ranches provided dairy products, hay and cattle for Truckee,
the western Sierra County mines and the Comstock Mines in
the 1860s. The lumber industry was also part of this healthy
agricultural economy and Sierra Valley timber supplied the
Comstock mines, Central Pacific Railroad and California
fruit industry from the 1860s to the turn of the century. The
early 1900s marked a decline in the timber demands with
the closing of mines, but the Sierra Valley lumber industry
continued to be an important aspect of the economy and
culture until the late 20th Century.
By the 1880s it was one of the finest agricultural regions of
California. Since 1853, much of the population has been
devoted to cattle-raising and farming. Many of the existing
ranches and barns were built in the 19th century.
Tucked at the base of the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada lie
the communities of Sattley, Sierraville and Calpine which all
offer remnants of both early ranching and logging.
Calpine was built as a company-owned sawmill town for
the Davies-Johnson Lumber Company and its 500 workers.
Loyalton was originally known as Smith’s Neck. The sentiment
of loyalty to the Union Cause during the Civil War led to
changing the name to Loyalton in 1863. In 1901, Loyalton was
incorporated as a dry town, the size was set at 50.6 square
miles. At that time, it was California’s second largest city after
Los Angeles. Today, Loyalton is the only incorporated city in
Sierra County.
The Loyalton Museum is located in Loyalton at the city
park. This historic building features displays on logging,
agriculture, the Washoe Indians and fraternal organizations
including the Rebekah Lodge. Outdoor exhibits include
logging wagons, a donkey engine and farm equipment.
The brick building by the gas station in Loyalton was built
around the turn of the 20th century. This building, along
with the old grocery store in Sierraville, are two of the few
remaining buildings constructed of Sierra Valley brick.
Numerous historic barns and farm houses throughout Sierra
Valley date back to the 19th century. Many are still in use.
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what to do in
SIERRA COUNTY
[ BIRDWATCHING ]
see www.sierracountychamber.com for more information
At dusk, bridges in Downieville are likely to
produce swallows and bats foraging for food.
During the day, Kingfishers, ospreys and bald
eagles feed in the vicinity. The Empire Creek
Trail near Downieville passes through large
areas of older forests inhabited by pileated
woodpeckers, northern goshawks, pine
marten and California spotted owl.
In the Lakes Basin Recreation Area, Sand
Pond Interpretive Trail near Sardine Lake
Campground features wheel chair accessible
wooden boardwalks that follow fern-lined
paths and cross stretches of shallow, clear
water. This trail is barrier-free and provides
viewing opportunities of a wetland that has
been enlarged by a family of beavers. The path
also allows visitors to view trout and summer
mallard broods close up. In the Lakes Basin,
Bald eagles and osprey fish on the many
lakes, and pine martens forage in nearby
meadows. Many of the meadows in this area
such as Church and Howard Meadows provide
great viewing of songbirds like the willow
flycatcher and various types of warblers. Trails
off the Yuba Pass also provides excellent birdwatching opportunities.
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In Sierra Valley, the Carman Valley north of
Calpine has 30 to 40 acres of vernal habitat
during spring and early summer. This area is
an excellent place to view nesting waterfowl,
including wood ducks and shorebirds. The
Steel Bridge, located over the headwaters of
the Feather River, provides an opportunity
to view Canadian geese, great blue heron,
sandhill cranes, numerous ducks and
songbirds. This is private property, so please
do not explore on foot. Sierra Valley is also
the home of grouse, chucker and California
mountain quail.
Jackson Meadows Reservoir entertains broods
of Canada geese, mergansers, mallards and
green-winged teal. Several meadows offer
good evening views of mule deer and bald
eagles visit in the late fall. Kyburz Marsh
off Hwy 89, 10 miles north of Truckee, is
an approximately 200 acres wildlife refuge
and provides wildlife viewing for waterfowl,
shorebirds, songbirds, numerous species
of hawks, osprey and bald eagles. Several
waterfowl nesting islands are located within
the area.
All photos by Darby Hayes
Sierra County is a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Every area of the County provide outstanding
opportunities to see birds both common and
rare. And, there are lots of birds!
[ FALL FOLIAGE ]
Photo by Mary Davey
In the western end of the county
Fiddle Creek Campground near
the North Yuba River bridge is
popular. It is easily accessed from
Hwy 49 and has excellent river
access. Rocky Rest Campground
is less developed but also offers
amazing access to the river
for swimming and fishing.
These are just two of the many
campgrounds in this area along
Hwy 49.
Camping in Sierra County is a dream
come true whether you’re a couple of
friends, a family or even several families,
a group on a company outing or a couple
out on a romantic trip. Over 70% of Sierra
County is National Forest, and there are
many different types of campgrounds all
across the county.
Campgrounds range from single sites to
large group areas with parking lots that
can accommodate horse trailers. Some
campgrounds are near rivers and streams;
some are at the edges of alpine lakes;
and some are tucked into the forest or
flowering meadows.
Further east along Hwy 49,
between Downieville and Sierra
City, Loganville provides excellent
camping facilities in an area with
ample shade with dense oak and
fir trees. The Loganville Highway
Visitor Center & RV Dump Station
on the north side of the highway
provides maps and basic RV
amenities. There are also several RV parks
in the county.
[ CAMPING ]
County to Plumas County near Graeagle.
The numerous campgrounds in this area,
many directly on a lake, offer several
levels of amenities including boating,
swimming, fishing, piped and stream
water, camping stoves, travel trailer spaces
and sites for horse trailers. Imagine a
place where you can have a whole lake to
yourself on a summer’s night. That’s the
Lakes Basin.
You’ll find several campgrounds on the
stretch beween Bassetts and Yuba Pass
along Hwy 49, and there are also many
campgrounds along Hwy 89 between
Sierraville and Truckee. Groups of up to
50 people can be accommodated at the
Prosser Group Campground, which offers
swimming and cooking stoves as well as
space for trailers.
See page 26 for campground maps.
At the eastern end of Sierra City, the Wild
Plum Campground provides camping
right on the beautiful Haypress Creek
with lots of hiking trails nearby. There is
also excellent swimming, gold panning
and fishing available right from the
campground as well as some amazing
hiking trails.
Leaving Hwy 49 at Bassetts, Gold Lake
Road takes you into the heart of the Lakes
Basin Recreation Area and connects Sierra
Small resorts tucked in among trees
and lakes offer comfort and amenities
for those wishing to forgo the
“sleeping bag.” Resorts also provide
different levels of services such as
prepared meals and housekeeping.
[ GOLD MINING ]
Photo by James Larsen
Sierra County is open to many different methods of gold recovery
from gold panning, river sluicing, metal detecting, underwater
sniping, dry washing and much more. Camps and day use areas
provide places to go recreational gold prospecting.
Almost everywhere you turn in Sierra County you will find a rich
history of gold discovery (even modern day gold discoveries). You can
have your own gold adventure on any level here; whether its visiting
historic sites, finding your own gold on the river or staking your own
gold claim.
Make sure you are in a designated area for recreational gold
prospecting and mining, and always respect posted mining claim
signs. Remember to check with the local authorities and/or the
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) before prospecting or mining
anywhere in Sierra County to be sure that you are not on a private
gold claim.
Some local resources to help you on your mining adventure are:
the Original Sixteen to One Mine in Alleghany, the Kentucky Mine
Museum and Big Mountain Mining Supply in Sierra City.
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[ MOUNTAIN BIKING ]
Trail and offer heart-pounding climbs, beautiful ridge top scenery,
and ripping descents. Bring your expert legs and lungs.
Chimney Rock, one of the most scenic trails in the area, reaches
7200' and can be shuttled or pedal from Downieville. From the top
of Chimney Rock, Empire Creek Trail, Rattlesnake Creek Trail or
Herkimer Mine Trail, plunge you 4000' back to town.
Once the snow melts in the Sierras, the sleepy Gold Rush town of
Downieville transforms into a mountain bike mecca with worldclass downhill and cross-country trails. Downieville has become
synonymous with seemingly endless singletrack trails running
through heavily forested ridge lines, canyons, and crystal clear
mountain streams and rivers.
With the steep and rocky terrain surrounding the Downieville area,
none of the singletrack trails are beginner trails. However, there are
multiple dirt roads in the County for those who lack the technical
skills for the singletrack trail system. All trails are multi-use and
maintained by local bike shops through volunteer trail work.
Remember bike etiquette and yield to other users.
The 14 mile, 4000' descent of the world-famous Downieville
Downhill starts at Packer Saddle with Sunrise Trail linking up
with Butcher Ranch Trail, a 150-year-old mining trail set on steep
single track terrain with rock gardens and smooth sections of lush
trail. Then the decision is whether to take Third Divide, a superfast, smooth section of singletrack through the forest, or Second
Divide with its steep, rolling singletrack
along Pauley Creek. Next is Upper First
Divide, an old mining flume following
Lavezzola Creek, which links to Lower
First Divide Trail following Pauley Creek
and dropping into Downieville. Pauley
Creek, Big Boulder, and Lavezzola
Creek Trails are alternate singletrack
trails, which can be ridden from Packer
Saddle. Traversing and extra pedaling
pays off with fast, narrow trails and
numerous rock gardens.
The historic mining town of Forest City sits upon the Pliocene Ridge
and offers a network of singletrack, cross-country trails that are
mainly rideable from Forest City.
The Downieville Classic is a multi-day mountain bike race and
festival, which this years take place in August. There is a crosscountry race that starts in Sierra City, traveling over the Sierra
Buttes, and down the trails into Downieville, and the following
day is a downhill race on the famous Downieville Downhill. Lots
of activities take place during the festival, including a River jump
competition, live music and bike expo and street fair.
Downieville’s two bike shops, Yuba Expeditions and Downieville
Outfitters offer shuttle service to Packer Saddle and rental bikes.
ownieville Outfitters also offers guided rides.
For great road riding, the Sierra Valley offers unsurpassed beauty
and never-ending stretches of beautiful meadows, wetlands with
uncountable numbers of bird species, free-range cattle and ranches
that have been active since the Gold Rush. The annual Sierra Valley
Metric Century, the Tour de Manure, starts and ends in Sierraville.
This ride is a benefit for Sierraville Fire & Rescue. More info at
sierravillefireandrescue.com/biketour.html.
North Yuba and North Yuba Connector
Trails flow downriver for 14 miles
and can be ridden in either direction
from Downieville or from Indian
Valley. The cross-country singletrack
trails challenge with equal climbs and
descents. Halls Ranch and Fiddle Creek
Trail run adjacent to the North Yuba
All photos by Darby Hayes
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[ WILDLIFE ]
Photo by James Larsen
Sierra County is home to many mammals such as black bear, foxes
and raccoons. There are also mountain lions and coyotes present but
not so visible. It’s important to remember this is truly a wild area
and to always be aware of your surroundings whether you’re taking
a walk along a trail or hanging out by the river. Among other critters
there are plenty of rattlesnakes, so be careful when out hiking, and
never put a hand over something above you where you can’t see
what’s there. Be especially aware when you travel with a dog.
The San Francisco State Sierra Nevada
Field Campus is located a short distance
east of Bassetts. The Field Campus is
dedicated to promoting an understanding
and appreciation of geology and the
Photo by Mike Warner
In the spring, the Downieville deer herd moves to the higher
elevations to fawn. Sierra Valley, in addition to the ranch cattle,
is also home to Nevada mule deer. Antelope Valley is an excellent
place to observe deer fawning areas. If you see a lone fawn, please
don’t touch it. Its mother is nearby. The Smithneck Creek area off
Smithneck Road travels through extensive aspen groves with scenes
of beaver activity—dams, stick lodges and beaver-logged timber.
ecological diversity of life through the study
of the many Sierra Nevada ecosystems by
means of education, research and applied
ecology. They provide a large number of
summer classes open to the public spanning
flora and fauna. Learn about fungi, birds,
drawing, sketching & painting, natural
history, ecology and much more. More info:
www.sfsu.edu/~sierra/Courses.html
[ WILDFLOWERS ]
Photo by Mary Davey
Due to the elevation, Sierra County provides one of the
longest seasons for wildflower viewing in California. In
spring, dogwood blooms profusely along the banks of rivers
and massive patches of monkey flowers invade the wet
seeps of canyon walls. Scotch broom adds brilliant patches
of yellow. Summer provides an abundance of flowers and
in the fall the dogwood puts on a second display of fiery
orange and deep pink. When the snow melts, the Lakes
Basin area abounds in a variety of wildflowers. Orange
masses of lilies bloom in the wet creek drainages and wild
azaleas are scattered about the hillsides. At the summit
of Yuba Pass, magenta penstemon and lacy white yampa
decorate the landscape. In the marshy areas, marigolds,
elephant heads, corn lilies and several species of monkey
flowers flourish in the spring sun.
In Sierra Valley, fields of blue & orange flowers flow with
the breeze during springtime. Along the waterways, many
marshland plants and several species of buttercups paint a
picture of color & serenity.
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[ HIKING & BACKPACKING ]
Easy to extreme level hiking trails abound
in Sierra County. Always bring a map &
water! In the Plicoene Ridge area, most
of the country around the towns is quite
rugged and undeveloped with few groomed
trails, but the historic Henness Pass Road
provides for hiking for the adventurous.
as it makes it way towards Bullards Bar.
You’ll pass through an old miners camp at
Shenanigan Flat. The River Trail, starting
at the parking lot behind the courthouse
in Downieville is an incredibly beautiful
hike along the rushing river, with several
swimming holes along the way.
West of Downieville in the River Canyon
area, a fully accessible trail passes gently
through 500 ft of terrain from the Fiddle
Creek Campground to the North Yuba
river, just off Hwy 49. The Saddleback
Trail climbs up mountainous terrain to
the Saddleback Lookout where spectacular
views can be seen and photographed.
Canyon Creek trail provides level ground
and a scenic path alongside the North Yuba
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) winds itself
through Sierra County near Sierra City. It
crosses Haypress Creek and then emerges
at the North Yuba at Loves Falls, just a mile
or so north-east of Sierra City. Sierra City is
a popular stop-over for weary PCT hikers,
a great place to stock up on provisions, do
laundry and get a comfortable night’s sleep
in a bed.
River Canyon Trail Map
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Loves Falls are spectacular and a must for
Sierra City visitors as it’s a nice and easy
walk from Hwy 49 just east of town on a
leaf covered woodsy path.
The Wild Plum Loop Trail starts near the
Wild Plum campground and meanders
alongside Haypress Creek through riparian
hardwood communities that provide a rich
birding experience.
If you continue on the Pacific Crest Trail
northward as it crosses Hwy 49 near Loves
Falls, it climbs in a series of switchbacks
across the southwest face of the Sierra
Buttes right above Sierra City providing an
magnificent view. As you get closer to the
top of the Sierra Buttes, the PCT provides
The Lakes Basin offers many options for
nice shorter walks along lakes. Sand Pond
Interpretive Trail shows the flora and
fauna of a riparian habitat and is accessible
to wheelchairs. It provides a wonderful
experience for those who cannot hike the
typical mountain trail.
Trails in the Sierra Valley area range from
easy walks to rigorous climbs through thick
conifer forests. The Cottonwood Overlook
Trail is light to moderately difficult and
provides panoramic views of the valley
in several places along the trail. The
Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail uses trail
markers and a corresponding brochure to
identify and describe trees and other plants
on this easy walk. Dedicated hikers can
climb the steep Badenaugh Trail up to the
Babbit Peak Lookout for an outstanding
panoramic view of parts of eastern
California and western Nevada. Mountain
bikers and equestrians share this trail with
hikers. The Jackson Meadows Reservoir area
features the Woodcamp Creek Interpretive
Trail, which provides an educational and
moderately difficult hike with 18 points
of interest spelled out in a brochure. The
Pacific Crest Trail can be accessed from the
Jackson Meadow trail head. The Kyburz Flat
interpretive area on Henness Pass Road east
of Hwy 89 between Sierraville and Truckee
explains the history of three different
peoples who inhabited this beautiful
mountain meadow starting 2,000 years ago.
Photo by Mary Davey
an interesting trail detour, the Sierra Buttes
Lookout Trail. Whether you are coming
along the PCT from the south or north, or
just parked your car at Packer Saddle, do
not miss the Sierra Buttes Lookout. The
hike there is steep and challenging, but
well worth the effort. There is an amazing
viewing platform that runs all around the
lookout for 360º views. This is definitely
not recommended for the faint of heart or
anyone with fear of heights!
The Lakes Basin Trail Map
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[ FISHING ]
Western Sierra County offers a variety of fishing experiences. With
the abundance of lakes in the Lake Basin Recreation Area, many
streams and the North Fork of the Yuba River, anglers have options.
Spend a little time walking in to Saxsonia Lake for nice Rainbows
and Brookies. A short one mile four wheel drive to upper Tamarack
Lake can yield cagey brook trout if you are patient. You can get into
Cut Throat trout after an intense hike off Hwy 49 up to Deadman
Lake. And if you are really adventurous, there’s the descent to
Young America Lake for Brook Trout and a chance at hold-over
Golden trout from days of yore.
Just want to get right to fishing? Then head out to one of the many
lakes such as Packer, Sardine, Salmon and Gold that you can drive
to, have boat ramps and are full of Rainbow and Brook Trout. Gold
Lake will also give up trophy Lake Trout if you know how! Many
of these lakes are stocked on a regular basis and yield good takes.
Check the CA DFG website for planting schedules.
Bait and tackle can be found and at Sierra Hardware in Downieville,
the Sierra Country Store in Sierra City, Bassets Station in Bassetts
and at Sardine Lake Lodge. Sardine Lake Lodge also rents row boats
with electric motors and trolling night crawlers behind flashers on
Sardine Lake is very productive.
Fly fishing is effective on all the lakes from the bank or with float
tubes, but the streams and river are the real treat. The North Yuba
offers Rainbows, Brooks & Browns top to bottom and it is currently
open all year. All the small tributaries including Salmon Creek,
Packer Creek, Haskell Creek & Sardine Creek are challenging, full
of Brooks, Rainbows and an occasional Brown. You can’t go wrong
with a dry-dropper rig although indicator nymphing and streamers
in the deeper pools and runs is more likely to get you into larger fish.
These are typically 3
to 5 weight waters.
If you have a 4WD,
a cruise down to
Gold Valley to Pauley
Creek makes for a
great day trip and
the Brook Trout are
spunky. The North
Yuba River below
Downieville will give
you some bruisers
on occasion with
lake run fish over
10 pounds caught
in the recent past.
The Downie River and Lavezolla Creek are excellent fisheries and
produce great action. Basically, if you see the indication of a year
round stream on your map it will have at least wild Brook Trout in
all the shady holes.
Our hatches are of the typical Sierra variety: Blue Winged Olives,
Pale Morning Duns, an occasional Green Drake, Little Yellow Sallies,
Ants, Hoppers, Golden Stones and the usual mess of Caddis with
an emphasis on October Caddis. There’s a fly box in Downieville at
Sierra Hardware and in Bassets at Bassets Station. CA Licenses are
available in Downieville at Sierra Hardware.
As always check the CA DFG regulations to ensure you are in
compliance and then spend a few days trying out our fisheries. You
won’t be disappointed.
[ BOATING ]
The Lakes Basin Recreation area has dozens of lakes (some say
at least 40!) and provide ample space for recreationists to enjoy
solitude and comfort as well as fun and adventure.
Boating is restricted to small boats with small or no motors, though
Gold Lake is big enough for sail boats and a full day of fun.
Kayaking at the many lakes has become a great outdoor sport.
Spend the day kayaking on the lake with a picnic on an island for a
perfect day.
Best accessed from the Sierra Valley and Hwy 89, Jackson Meadows
Reservoir is very popular and highly prized for fishing, swimming,
camping, wildlife viewing, water skiing, jet skiing and sailing. There
are over 130 campsites, 5 group campsites & a disposal station
available here.
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Independence Lake, jointly managed by the Truckee Donner Land
Trust and the Nature Conservancy, is open to the public from
late May or June (depending on snow) until the end of October.
It’s a great area to do hiking, fishing, motor boating, kayaking,
picnicking, wildlife viewing and more. There’s an an “in-basin” fleet
of watercraft available to the public at no charge by courtesy of The
Nature Conservancy. As watercraft are one of the primary ways
aquatic invasive species are introduced into waterways, providing
a strictly in-basin fleet gives the public recreation options while
drastically reducing this risk. No boats, float tubes or paddlecraft
from outside the Preserve are permitted.
All photos by Mary Davey
[ WHITEWATER SPORTS ]
Rafting or kayaging on the North Fork
Yuba River, you travel through the heavily
forested Tahoe National Forest, on waters
fed by the snow-melt from the majestic
8000+ peaks of the Sierra Buttes.
Despite its proximity to the Bay Area, the
North Fork Yuba river is an un-crowded
gem, with just 3 permitted outfitters.
Tributary Whitewater Tours, a Sierra
County Chamber member, is one of the
original companies who pioneered this river
for commercial rafting in 1981.
During the spring snow melt, the river
provides great Class 4 and 5 whitewater
rafting, and easier waters for beginners too.
Kayaking can be done all summer long
Rivers, streams and lakes throughout the county provide
exceptional swimming. The North Yuba river provides many
excellent swimming holes all along Hwy 49. The swimming hole by
the Rocky Rest Campground bridge is one of the best, but it’s a well
known secret so you probably won’t have it to yourself. There are
plenty of other ones to discover. Pull over where it’s safe and explore
the river. There is also a great swimming hole where the Downie
River meets the Yuba River in the heart of Downieville, though you’ll
have competition with eager fishermen.
depending on the level of the rivers, and
even at lower flows, the North Yuba River
still offers exciting rafting in smaller boats.
Tributary Whitewater Tours offers 1–4 day
rafting thrill trips on over 35 miles of river,
including the Maytag, Moss Canyon and
Rossasco Ravine.
Accessing the river is a little tricky in the town of Sierra City, but
there are plenty of places to get to the river outside of town and
many swimming holes nearby. One of the best is by Wild Plum
Bridge on Haypress Creek on the way to Wild Plum Campground,
and there are several additional swimming holes along Haypress
Creek on the way towards the campgrounds.
Another great place to swim is by Loves Falls, just east of Sierra
City. There are also plenty of places to stop along the river between
Downieville and Sierra City or eastward towards the Lakes Basin.
Or, get to know a local and maybe they’ll show your their
favorite spot!
In the Lakes Basin Recreation Area there are over 100 lakes
& ponds and almost all of them are as made for swimming.
Unspoiled lakes reflecting the Sierra Buttes will let you both
have fun & relax.
On the eastern side of the County, Jackson Meadows Reservoir
is very popular and highly prized for water sports. There are
over 130 campsites, 5 group campsites and a disposal station
available here. This area is best accessed from the Little
Truckee Summit at Highway 89.
[ SWIMMING ]
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All photos by Mary Davey
[ SNOW SPORTS ]
Winter is a great time to explore the Lakes Basin Recreation Area.
All over Sierra County winter trails for skiers, snowmobilers and
snowshoers wind through valleys and hills and around beautiful alpine
lakes. Miles of groomed roads and trails offer excellent cross-country
skiing and snowmobiling.
Sierra Buttes Snowbusters snowmobile club holds monthly meetings
in the winter and hosts numerous events through the season, such as
group rides on weekends including a dinner ride to Sierraville. The
annual Spaghetti Feed raises money for scholarships which are awarded
to graduating seniors from Downieville High School and members’
families each year.
The Little Truckee Summit area located between Sierraville and Truckee
on Hwy 89 provides many winter trails, restrooms and plenty of
parking. From here you can follow groomed trails up to the Gold Lakes
Recreation Area via Yuba Pass.
There is also excellent cross-country skiing on Henness Pass Road east
of Hwy 89, the Wheeler Loop traversing the Kyburz Flat area, an area
with no snow-mobiles allowed. The Treasure Mountain Loop in the Little
Truckee Summit area provides groomed trails for both snowmobilers and
cross-country skiers. Other groomed trails in this area include the Pass
Creek Loop, which leads to Jackson Meadows Reservoir and the Prosser
Creek Connection Trail, which travels from the Summit along Prosser
Creek downhill into Nevada County, where it ends near Prosser Lake.
Photo by Mary Davey
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Photo by Dave Keyes
Photo by Mary Davey
Photo by Mary Davey
Bassetts Station at the intersection of Hwy 49 and Gold Lake Road is
a favorite staging area for snowmobilers and cross-country skiers. It
is complete with a general store, cafe, restrooms and gas station. Gold
Lake Road is the main access route to many miles of trails. The trip to
Graeagle in Plumas County, through the Lakes Basin from Bassetts, is
a favorite among local snowmobilers. Yuba Pass Snow Park, 13 miles
north-east of Sierra City, accesses trails that reach the Little Truckee
Summit staging area, Jackson Meadows reservoir and Bassetts staging
area, traveling through the woods on forest service roads. Lunch Creek
Trail is a cross-country skiing only trail. Tubing, sledding, snowshoeing
and snow camping round out the winter fun in this large snowpark
facility. Snowpark permits are required. Buy them online at http://ohv.
parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1233
Service has a map of the area
titled From Gold to Silver—
The Comstock Connection, a
Historic Driving tour of the
Henness Pass Road.
Just northwest of Downieville Chimney
Rock, Fir Top and Poker Flat are three great
OHV, 4-wheel drive and dirt bike routes.
Chimney Rock goes by the Saddleback
Lookout and is exceptional for bikes, as is
the Poker Flat trail. With a trail-rated SUV,
some experience driving difficult backcountry, time to spare and a picnic with you
you can visit the ghost-towns of Poker Flat
and Howland Flat, crossing Canyon Creek
on the way to Lost Sierra’s La Porte.
In the Sierra City and Lakes
Basin recreation area there
are many off-road trails
popular with 4-wheel
drivers, including the Sierra
Buttes trail which runs from
the most scenic transfer
station in California (Sierra
City’s), to the Sierra Buttes
Lookout parking lot and
then on to Packer Saddle,
traversing the southwestern
face of the Buttes with
breathtaking views. Don’t
miss the actual lookout, a
short (if steep) hike from the
parking lot. There is an amazing viewing
platform that runs all around the lookout
for 360º views. Not recommended for
anyone with fear of heights. Don’t forget
your camera!
Photo by Dave Keyes
The Lafayette Ridge OHV Trail near
Alleghany leads adventurers through
heavy brush that gradually opens up to a
panoramic view of the Middle Yuba River.
Many of the off-road vehicle trails in this
area were once the trails of miners, traders
and mule teams. You can drive Henness
Pass Road from Camptonville to Verdi.
4-wheel drive, a detailed map, compass
and dedicated map reader is strongly
recommended. It links the southern part of
the county together from east to west and
has historical sites along the way. The Forest
The Lakes Basin Recreation Area has
numerous off-road vehicle or 4-wheel drive
trails from moderate to most difficult. The
Photo by Mary Davey
With so much of the county undeveloped
(approx. 70% is National Forest) Sierra
County is an off-road person’s playground.
Explore, but please be careful with our
land, and only drive on legal trails.
Photo by Mary Davey
[ OFF-ROAD ADVENTURES ]
trails pass through a variety of terrain
and offer fishing, wildlife viewing and
exceptional scenery. The area around Gold
Lake is a favorite for ATVs and in the winter
snow-mobilers.
In the Sierra Valley, The Bear Valley Loop
OHV Trail near Sierraville is 18 miles of
pure exhilaration and scenic beauty. The
trail is open late spring to fall.
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downievillemountainbakery.com
grubstake saloon. 315 Main St. aka The
Steak House. “Come in a stranger, leave
as a friend.” Great food, decor & a casual
atmosphere. Fantastic steaks, burgers,
pasta dishes, chicken & fresh seafood:
prepared in the old school way. Something
for everyone with 12 micro brews on tap
& really good wines. Dinner specials every
nite. Family owned & run, children & dog
friendly—just a wonderful place to dine.
Groups, special events, parties. Open for
dinner at 3pm, 6 days/week. Lunch Fri–
Sun. Dog friendly. 289-0289
Sierra City
Bassetts
Big Springs GardenS & restaurant.
Bassetts Station. A
32613 Hwy 49. 10am–4:30pm Weds thru
Sun Mid-June thru Sept. Acknowledged
as a world class garden, incredible
outdoor dining at water’s edge. 862-1333.
bigspringsgardens.com
historic business
located at the gateway to the Lakes
Basin Recreational Area, providing a
general store, cafe, gas, propane & motel
accommodations. 862-1297; bassettsstation.com
Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort.
The Lakes
104 Main St. AAA approved fine dining
restaurant & full service bar. Fresh trout
from our own pond, Certified Angus Beef
& a full menu with daily specials. Breakfast
& dinner & a fantastic view of the Sierra
Buttes & meadow. Serving Sierra County for
45 years. Mid-May– mid-Oct. 862-1151 or
800-682-9848; herringtonssierrapines.com
Mountain Creek Restaurant at the
Buckhorn. 225 Main St. “The one with
the Creek & waterfalls running through
the garden.” Delicious home cooked
meals. Garden dining when weather
permits. Inside dining by the fireplace also
available. Breakfast, lunch & dinner with
a full bar. Available for events. 862-1171;
mountaincreekrestaurant.com
LA COCINA DE ORO TAQUERIA. Main Street
next to Wells Fargo. aka Feather’s place.
Incredible food, beer & wine, great patio
dining on deck overlooking the Downie
River. 289-3584
Old Sierra City Hotel. 212 Main St.
Historic miners hotel. Home cooked meals,
classic bar & down home service and
ambiance. A historic stop for visitors for
decades. Open all year. 862-1300
St. Charles Place. 101 Commercial St. If
you’re looking for small town entertainment
this is a great place to soak up the local
atmosphere while enjoying your favorite
cocktail. Open all year. 289-3237
Sierra Country Store. 213 Main St.
Smack dab in the heart of town. Offer
everything from hearty breakfast burritos
& fresh deli sandwiches to mouth-watering
cheeseburgers & pizzas. Stop by for all your
needs. ATM, WiFi, Laundromat. Featuring
a webcam on our website. Open all year.
862-1560; sierracountrystore.com
The Sierra County Chamber of
Commerce thanks the following
individuals for their support:
Mary Davey
Mary Ervin
Robert Eshleman
Mike & Karen Galan
Patty Hall
Cheryl & Louie Madrid
Jon Peek, DVM
Bill & Norma Reece
203 Main St. The
oldest building on main street (circa 1851).
The John Sorracco Hotel was established
in the 1880s. In 1949, Sorracco’s grandson
Buddy Zerga & Walter Loffmark reopened
as the Zerloff Hotel which closed in 1990.
The present owners re-opened the bar as
Sorracco’s Saloon in 2001. A great selection
of fine wine, spirits & micro brews ready
for you to enjoy in the bar, on the patio or
on the covered front porch. Open all year.
Dog friendly. 862-1130
Sorracco’s Saloon.
Gold Lake Lodge. Rustic mountain
lodge in the heart of the Lakes Basin with
restaurant open to the public. Hearty
meals. Mid-June to mid-Sept. 836-2350;
goldlakelodge.com
Packer Lake Lodge. Packer Lake
Resort is a seasonal resort with 14 cabins,
a restaurant, and boats located in the
National Forest Land on Packer Lake. Dog
friendly. Open May–Oct. 862-1221; winter
650-649-8076; packerlakelodge.com
Sardine Lake Resort. Fine
dining
in a beautiful lakeside setting. Filet
Mignon, rack of lamb, seafood, chicken
& 1 or 2 nightly specials. Reservations
requested. Dining room closed Mon. &
Tue. Mid-May to mid-October. 862-1196;
sardinelakeresort.com
SIERRA Valley
CALPINE • SIERRAVILLE • Loyalton
SIERRAVILLE
Sierra Hot Springs. A
non-profit retreat
& workshop center at the cusp of Sierra
Valley. Offering day use, historic overnight
accommodations, camping, massage & spa
treatments & organic meals. Open all year.
994-3773; sierrahotsprings.org
NEWS
FOOD & DRINK
River Canyon
Mountain Messenger. 313
Main St. California’s oldest
weekly newspaper. 289-3262;
mtnmess@cwo.com
Sierra County Prospect.
com.
All things Sierra
County, online. 448-9092;
SierraCountyProspect.com
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All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted. See www.sierracountychamber.com for more information
available for help with other small water
companies. Member of California Water
Association. 800-446-6225
JONES PRECISION LOCK .
DOWNIEVILLE
Sierra City Waterworks, Inc.
DISTRIcT ATTORNEY LARRY ALLEN. Sierra
County District Attorney. 289-3269
serving company. 273-6447
Civil & structural
engineering, land surveying & architectural
design. Registered engineer since 1978.
Serving Sierra County since 1988. Open all
year. Dog friendly. 289-3129
D-Mac Engineering.
Sheriff John I. Evans. Sierra County
Sheriff-Coroner. 289-3700
114 Main St. AAA
Contract Towing — heavy duty & flat-bed.
Excavating & dump truck service. Top soil,
landscape rock & boulders. Open all year.
289-3230
Sierra Motor Co.
209
Nevada St.. Community Health Center.
Medical, dental & behavioral health.
Provider 24 / 7. Office Mon–Fri 8:30am–
5pm. Mobile clinic serving Camptonville &
surrounding area. Open all year. Medical:
289-3298; Dental: 289-3199; wsmcmed.org
Water
Sierra Skies STORAGE. Storage
units. Available all year. 862-1166;
sierraskiesrvpark.com
Tom’s Snowmobile & service. 400 Main St.
For 25 years, a full-line, franchised Ski-Doo®
dealer, specializing in high altitude, high
performance set-up for the entire Summit
family. Service, parts & sales. Performance
improvements for muscle sleds, touring &
cross-country sleds. The crew knows the
product & applications inside/out. Tom & his
crew ride the trails & hills & are passionate
about snowmobiling & have an intimate
knowledge of the machines & local terrain &
trails. 862-1128; tomssnowmobile.com
Western Sierra Medical Clinic.
Western Sierra county senior center.
749 Main St. Lunch served Thursdays.
Information & services available on request.
Open all year. 289-1235
20 White Way. Storage
& parking in the heart of Downieville.
Available all year. 289-0402
Yuba River Storage.
Sierra county
SIERRA Valley
CALPINE
Sierra Valley Realty. Kathy
& Mike
Freschi. Kathy has been an active Real Estate
agent for over 18 years. The family has
lived in Calpine for 24 years & their three
youngest children attended Sierra County
Schools. Sierra Valley Realty knows Sierra
County. Open all year. 994-3788; svreal.com
Loyalton
East Sierra Valley Chamber of
Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric Co-OP.
73233 State Hwy 70, Portola. Plumas-Sierra
REC & it’s subsidiaries provide reliable
electricity, internet, TV & cell-phone services
for fair & reasonable costs. 832-4261; www.
psrec.coop
RON’s TOW SERVICE. Local owned since
1970 serving Lassen, Plumas & Sierra
Counties with services of Towing, Transport,
Recovery, Accident, Emergency & Offroad
services for Autos, RVs & Trucks. Motorcyle
transport; bill most insurance carriers. Will
haul misc. equipment. 24/7. 832-0647 or
832-4868; PleaseTowMe.com
Sierra County Fire Safe & Watershed
Council. Educational & motivational
demonstrations of hazardous fuel reduction
& watershed protection projects on private
property to reduce loss of life, property,
watershed & other natural resources to
catastrophic wildfires. Economic incentives
& assistance for the protection of watershed
& for the reduction & utilization of
hazardous fuels & create employment
opportunities for citizens & businesses.
scfswc.com
Commerce.
326 Main St. Full
service bank. ATM. Open all year. Dog
friendly. 289-3204
Wells Fargo Bank.
Here to help Sierra Valley
businesses achieve your business goals. 9934686; eastsierravalleychamber.com
Since 1997. Serving
Lassen, Plumas & Sierra Counties. Licensed
& bonded professional locksmith service:
autos, residences & commercial properties.
Duplicate keys, rekeys, combination changes,
lock installs, lock work & safe work. 24hrs/
day 7 days/wk. 832-0647 or 832-4868
SERVICES
River Canyon
sierra work connection/Alliance for
Sierra Buttes
SIERRA CITY
221 Main St. In
the Historic Masonic Building. Serving
the greater Sierra City area, along with
Downieville & Greene Acres. Real Estate
Broker & Notary Public. Open all year. Dec
– Feb by apt. 862-9009; jk-realestate.com Jan Koettel Realty.
CA
Public Utility water since 1975 serving
Eastern Sierra City. CA D2 Licensing
R.R. Lewis small water company.
Workforce Development, Inc. 306 First
St. Regional nonprofit providing workforce
development & human resource services;
dedicated to enhancing the quality of life
throughout our communities, assisting
businesses, organizations & job seekers
with their pathways to success. 993-4295;
aworkforce.org
701 Main St.
Accounting & bookkeeping services. Open
all year. Dog friendly. 993-1139
With a goal to
preserve environmental & recreational assets
and important open space areas for public
use. Funded by grants & private donations.
Focus on the Sierra Buttes/Lakes Basin where
we own 1525 acres of land managed for
public use including Young America Lake,
Volcano Lake, frontage on Upper & Lower
Sardine Lakes, portions of Packer Saddle &
the Lookout trail to the Sierra Buttes, the
start of the Downieville Downhill trail & a
large expanse of the face of the Sierra Buttes.
265-5433; sierracountylandtrust.org
Sierra County LAND TRUST.
Gary Steingrebe, CPA LTD.
703 Main St.
Comprehensive Family Dentistry. Open all
year. 8am–5pm Mon–Thurs. 993-4728
Lee D. Walker, D.D.S.
233-A Mill St, Grass
Valley. From mountain tops to river banks,
we sell it all. For old fashioned service! 2728073; sierracountyrealty.com
Sierra County Realty.
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SHOPPING & ACTIVITIES
Pliocene
Ridge
Alleghany • Forest City
Alleghany
Underground Gold Miners Museum.
In the gold mining town of Alleghany.
No admission fee. Educational & fun, the
museum touches on the topics of & show
exhibits about local history, geology & gold
mining, including tales of underground
gold miners. View videos that tell the
history of hard rock mining & document
recent history at the Sixteen to One Mine.
The gift shop features gold laced quartz
specimens & jewelry from the Sixteen
to One Mine as well as souvenirs, books,
maps & t-shirts. Open seasonally. Dog
friendly. 287-3330; undergroundgold.com
River Canyon
goodyears bar Downieville
goodyears bar
525 Toll
Bridge Rd. The museum displays, collects,
preserves & interprets objects & materials
pertinent to an understanding of Sierra
County History. Features 4 Exhibits about
Native Americans, the Chinese Influence;
the Old School House & Mining. Open
weekends, starting July 6th through Labor
Day weekend. 289-3297; goodyearsbar.com
goodyears bar museum.
Downieville
49 Wines. 200 Main St. Beer and wine:
offering an exceptional selection & value.
Come experience a memorable wine
tasting. Weds–Mon, Noon til close. 2892782
Downieville Community Hall.
Rental.
289-2745
Downieville Day Spa at La Sierra
309 Main St. Services
for Women, Men & Children. Hair cutting,
coloring, highlights, perms. Retreat facials,
spa manicures, & pedicures, body waxing,
airbrush tanning, massage. Bridal & special
party service packages. Complete line of
professional products for home care. Hair
care, nail care, skin care, make-up, bath &
body & great gifts. Gift Certificates. Come
relax! Open all year. 289-3504
Beauty Boutique.
22
Native Daughters
Hall. Open all year Mon. 9–1, Thu. 12–4
Downieville Library.
volunteer
service organization promoting the
welfare of organizations & members of our
community. Meets on 2nd & 4th Mondays.
326 Main St. Full
service bank. ATM. Open all year. Dog
friendly. 289-3204
Wells Fargo Bank.
downieville lions club. A
Yuba ExpeditionS/downieville
classic. Mountain
Bike shuttle, bikeshop,
annual mountain bike festival; 289-3010;
yubaexpeditions.com
E Clampus Vitus Major William Downie
The Ancient & Honorable
Order is a fraternal organization dedicated
to the study & preservation of the history
of California, in particular that of the
Mother Lode & gold mining regions of
the state. Sierra County is known as the
birthplace & cradle of Clamperdom. 925370-8329; downie1849.com
Chapter 1849.
Sierra BUTTES TRAIL STEWARDSHIP
(SBTS). Dedicated
to the preservation
of trails & the access to those trails
for all, in & around the Sierra Buttes.
Restore & enhance the trails in an
environmentally sensitive & ecologically
responsible fashion, by using low impact &
aesthetically considerate practices to reduce
erosion & watershed contamination, so that
they can withstand an increasing number
of recreational users. sierratrails.org
Sierra county arts council & the
Home of Sierra Turnpike
Players, & offices of Sierra County Arts
Council. Music, theatre, dance, school
plays & film. The Banff Mountain Film
Festival World Tour has three showings
each April. Open all year. 289-9822.
sierracountyartscouncil.org
yuba theatre.
Sierra Hardware. 305
Main St. General
hardware & sporting goods. Hunting &
fishing licenses. Fishing tackle, sporting
goods, camping supplies. Plumbing &
electrical. Open all year. Dog friendly.
289-3582
310 Main St. Large
riverside indoor/outdoor gallery offering
unique & handmade pottery, wood,
jewelry, books, garden sculpture, clothing
& shoes. 7 days a week, 10am–5pm.
Vacation rental upstairs. 289-2748
Two Rivers Gallery.
Tributary Whitewater Tours. Guided
whitewater rafting on the North Fork Yuba
River & others in the Gold Country &
Lake Tahoe. 346-6812 or 800-672-3846;
whitewatertours.com
SIerra Buttes
Sierra City
227 Main
St. Retail store providing parts & services
to small scale miners & prospectors.
Gold mining adventures & free gold
panning lessons! Dog friendly. 354-5269;
bigmountainmining.com
BIG mountain mining suppLY.
Big Springs Gardens & restaurant.
32613 Hwy 49. Open 10 am–4:30 pm Wed.
thru Sun. during the summer season midJune thru Sept. Acknowledged as a world
class garden, it’s open for garden viewing,
hiking trails & incredible outdoor dining at
water’s edge. 862-1333. bigspringsgardens.
com
Kathy Chow Photography. Color images
primarily comprised of nature-based
abstracts & intimate landscapes. Available
at The Gallery in Sierra City. 862-1468
221 Main
St. Handmade gifts & goods handcrafted
in the USA. Handmade items by crafters
& artists locally & nationwide. Clothing,
accessories, paper goods, jewelry, ceramics,
glass, body & bath products, baby stuff,
dog collars, toys & snacks & unusual
gifts. Each item as unique as its creator
— nothing mass produced. 862-1301;
foxparlor.com
Fox Parlor gifts & goods.
Darby Hayes Fine Art Photography.
Limited Edition prints available in Sierra
City & galleries in Graeagle, Nevada City
& Sacramento. Large format, fine art
photographs of local & western landscapes
& wildlife. 862-1550; darbyhayes.com
Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort. 104
Main St. Gift shop, game room & trout
pond. Lodging & restaurant. Open midMay through mid-Oct. 862-1151 or 800682-9848; herringtonssierrapines.com
Kentucky mine historic park &
museum/sierra county historical
Hwy 49 a few miles east of Sierra
City. Explore mining artifacts, Chinese
settler exhibit, stamp mill, photographs
& more. Picnic facilities. Gift shop with
prints, original art, native gold, artifacts &
jewelry. Books on area history, geology &
flora. Summer amphitheater concerts. Run
by the Sierra County Historical Society.
Memorial Day–Labor Day, Wed–Sun from
10am–4pm. Tours of working stampmill,
gold mine & miners cabin 11am & 2pm.
862-1310; sierracountyhistory.org
society.
DavE keyEs photography. Using high
dynamic range photography & other
artistic techniques, Dave captures the
nostalgic feelings of the Gold Rush era
through his images of local communities
& natural landscapes. Unique images
bring out the inviting qualities of these
historical towns & beautiful Sierra
vistas. Found in local shop & galleries,
Dave’s work makes a great way to
remember your visit to Sierra County.
davekeyesphotography.com
My sisters cottage MASSAGE THERAPY.
Main St. Massage Spa. Take time to relax
& rejuvenate. Early morning & evening
appointments are available to suit your
time schedule, if you book early. When
you make your vacation reservation, book
your personalized massage. Open all year.
862-1505; mysisterscottage.com
Sierra City Community Hall. Rental.
Open all year. 862-1580
Sierra City Library. Main
St. Open all
year Tue, Thu & 2nd Sat of the month
11:30–3:30. 862-0210
Sierra Country Store. 213 Main St.
Smack dab in the heart of town. Stop by
for all your Grocery–Meats–Produce–
Beer–Wine–Liquor–Camping–Fishing–
Ice–Deli–Catering–Gifts & more– needs.
ATM, WiFi, Laundromat & up to
the minute weather station available.
Featuring a webcam on our website. Open
all year. 862-1560; sierracountrystore.com
321 Main St. Art Featuring
local artists, crafters & photographers.
Photographers include Kathy Chow, Dee
Wallace & Darby Hayes among others.
Alarge collection of photos as well as a
variety of jewelry, ceramic, fabric, wood
& fiber art. Summer only: Fri–Sun.
12–5pm & Mon 10am-2pm. 862-1188;
sierracitygallery.com
THE gallery.
Tom’s Snowmobile & service.
In business for 25 years, a full-line,
franchised Ski-Doo® dealer, specializing
in high altitude, high performance set-up
for the entire Summit family. Service,
parts & sales. Performance improvements
for muscle sleds, touring & cross-country
sleds—the full range. The crew knows the
product & applications inside/out. Tom
& his crew ride the trails & hills & are
passionate about snowmobiling & have
an intimate knowledge of the machines
& local terrain & trails. 862-1128;
tomssnowmobile.com
Lakes Basin
BASSETTS • GREEN ACRES • LAKES
Bassetts
Bassetts Station. 100
Gold Lake Rd. A
historic business located at the gateway
to the Lakes Basin Recreational Area,
providing a general store, cafe, gas,
propane & motel accommodations. 8621297; bassetts-station.com
The Lakes
Sardine Lake Resort. Open
daily for
boat rentals, tackle & bait, coffee, off-sale
beer & cold drinks until 6pm. Mid-May to
mid-Oct. 862-1196; sardinelakeresort.com
Yuba Pass
sf state University sierra nevada
field campus. Hwy
49 just east of Bassetts.
Offers 2- to 8-day courses in natural
history & art, summer-time. Tent cabins
or space for one’s own tent for students,
plus 2 sit-down meals & a sack lunch each
day of your stay. Run by SFSU’s College
of Science & Engineering. Over 50 years
old, on the banks of the North Fork of
the Yuba in the TNF. 862-1230; sfsu.
edu/~sierra/
Shaffer’s High Sierra Camp. Your child
will thrive at this non-competitive, teambased wilderness adventure summer camp
for 8–17 year olds. Mature, caring staff
ensures campers have fun, make friends,
build self-confidence & gain nature
appreciation! ACA accredited. 866-5976617; highsierracamp.com
SIERRA Valley
Sierraville
Sierra Hot Springs. A
retreat &
workshop center at the cusp of Sierra
Valley. Here, it is impossible to resist
the overwhelming sense of tranquility.
The natural spring water is as smooth as
silk & the pools are a true experience.
Offering day use, historic overnight
accommodations, camping, massage & spa
treatments & organic meals. 994-3773;
sierrahotsprings.org
RED PONY. 101 Main St. A collection
of something unexpected, something
unlikely & lots of unique treasures for
home decor, gifts & garden. May–Oct.
on Fri–Sun 9am– 3pm. Dog friendly.
906-2181
SHOPPING & ACTIVITIES
HighwaymenNORCAL Car Club. Host of
the annual Original Big City Rod Run &
Car Show held on September 20–21, 2013.
862-1560; highwaymennorcal.com
WANT TO BE
INCLUDED IN THE
visitors GUIDE?
Renew your Sierra County
Chamber membership by
October 15th, 2013
If you are interested in becoming a Sierra
County Chamber member and/or wish
to place a business card ad in the Visitors
Guide next year, please sign up, renew or
download an application online at www.
sierracountychamber.com no later than
October 15th, 2013.
Applications are also available at the
Sierra Country Store and Jan Koettel
Realty. For questions: Sierra County
Chamber (1-800-200-4949)
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LODGING
River Canyon
Goodyears bar
459 Mountain
House Rd. Small B & B in a peaceful rural
community. A relaxing atmosphere to
unwind in. Take a leisurely walk by the
river or read a book under the trees. Enjoy
the peace & serenity of nature. Renovated
1864 stage stop. Inn has 4 rooms, 3 w/
river view. Home cooked breakfast. WiFi.
Private river access. No pets. Open all
year. Reservations required Sept. thru June.
289-3289
helm’s ST. CHarles Inn
Downieville
Carriage House Inn .
110 Commercial
St. Lovely setting on the Downie River, 8
charming rooms with TVs. Continental
breakfast. Private BBQ, patio & gazebo on
the river. Bike storage. WiFi. Open all year.
Dog friendly. 289-3573 or 800-296-2289;
downievillecarriagehouse.com
Downieville CreekSide Cottage. Nestled
into a wooded bank overlooking pristine
waterfalls. On 12 acres with 1/2 mile of
creek frontage & 400 ft of the North Fork
of the Yuba River. Kitchenette, fireplace
& patio with gas BBQ. Large screened-in
porch. Max. 2 people. 2-night min. Adults
Only. No smoking or pets. 289-3520;
downievillecreeksidecottage.com
121 River St.
On the Yuba River, just across the Court
House Bridge, still with-in walking distance
to the shops & restaurants. A variety of
rooms & cottages, some with kitchens.
Bed & Breakfast services, a sauna, heated
swimming pool, picnic area & BBQs, WiFi
& in-room movies. Grounds large enough
for family reunions & large events. Open
all year. 289-3308 or 800-696-3308;
DownievilleRiverInn.com
Downieville River Inn.
Lure Resort. Hwy 49, 1 mile east of
Downieville. On the Yuba River. 11
housekeeping cabins & 8 log camping
cabins. Open all year. Dog friendly. 2893465 or 800-671-4084; lureresort.com
501 Main St.
1 bd & 1 ba vacation home rental. Full
Major Downie Quarters.
amenities; sleeps up to 4. Call for rates &
availability. Available year round. 2893357 or 265-4085; majordowniequarters.
com
Riverside Inn. 206 Commercial St. On the
Downie River. 11 units with balconies
overlooking the river, some with kitchens.
In-room movies. WiFi. Comfortable
beds. Hypo-allergenic laundry products.
4 fireplaces. Bike station. Continental
breakfast. Patio, BBQ & picnic area on site.
Open all year. Dog friendly. 289-1000 or
888-883-5100; downieville.us
Buckhorn Upstairs. Main St. Vacation
apartment. Sleeps 6, full kitchen, dining
area, living room, TV, DVD, VCR. Deck
overlooking Main St. Restaurant & Bar
below. By night or week. Available year
round. Dog friendly. 862-1171
Buttes Resort. Main st. Vacations are
expensive, why take a chance? Tastefully
appointed cabins, fully equipped with
kitchens & unparalleled views of the Yuba
River. Best rates in Sierra City. 800-9911170; www.buttesresort.citymax.com
Herrington’s Sierra Pines Resort.
Hwy 49, 5 miles
east of Downieville. A collection of 6 rusticchic cabins right on the river upstream of
Downieville. Cabins range from 5 Bdrs to 1
Bdr. Fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms,
living space, area for campfires, etc. Dog
friendly with a refundable deposit (always
refunded provided the dog has not chewed
down the cabin & the owners have picked
up outside after the pet.) 289-3379;
SierraStreamsideCabins.com
Sierra Streamside Cabins.
Two Rivers VACATION RENTAL
& gallery. 310 Main St. Vacation
rental. Gallery downstairs. 289-3520;
downievillecreeksidecottage.com
Willoughby’s on the River
Vacation Rental. 171 River St. Most
beautiful residential view on the Yuba.
Accommodates up to 8 adults. Available
year round. 289-3573 or 800-296-2289;
WilloughbysOnTheRiver.com
Sierra Buttes
Loganville
New Ownership &
Management! Clean, quiet & comfortable
units with kitchens. Open all year. Dog
friendly. 862-1287
Kokanee Kabins.
104 Main St. AAA approved. Covered
balconies overlooking the Yuba River with
a spectacular illuminated waterfall. 50
acres of forest land with 4,000 ft. private
river frontage. Satellite TV & HBO. Some
rooms with full kitchens & fireplaces. Free
Internet station & limited WiFi. Gift shop
& game room. Trout pond with over 2,000
Rainbow Trout. Beautiful picnic meadow
with BBQ & horseshoes for guests. Serving
Sierra County for 45 years. Dog friendly.
Open May–Oct. 862-1151 or 800-6829848; herringtonssierrapines.com
My sisters cottage. Main St. Vacation
rental. Motor Lodge Rooms, Studio
Cottage with kitchen & the Bigelow
House. WiFi. No Pets. BBQ picnic area
& evening campfire available. When you
make your vacation reservation, book your
personalized massage at our spa. Open all
year. 862-1505; mysisterscottage.com
O’Gara-Hayes Vacation Rental. 7 bdr,
4 ba. Sleeps 12. Large livingroom, dining
room, large deck overlooking lawn & Yuba
River. Large parking area & very private.
862-1531
Old Sierra City Hotel. 212 Main St.
Historic miners hotel. Comfortable lodging,
home cooked meals, classic bar & downhome service & ambiance. A historic stop
for visitors for decades. Open all year.
862-1300
Sierra City
101 Butte Ave.
Treat yourself to an affordable yet luxurious
get away in historic Sierra City. New
construction home: 2 Bdr, 2 Ba, sleeps up to
6. Full kitchen & laundry. Available year
round. 888-6385; www.vrbo.com/300673
Alibi Vacation Rental.
Butte Alley.
1860s cabin. 3 Bdr 1 Ba. Fully equiped
& furnished. Sleeps up to 6. New and
very comfortable mattresses. TV/DVD
players. Large deck overlooking town and
mountain views, extra large lot with lots
sierra city Cozy Cabin.
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sierra city house. 126 Butte St. 2 blocks
from center of town, this private house on a
1 acre lot has a small brook that runs yearround past a large hardwood deck. 3 Bdr
& 1.5 Ba. Sleeps 6 to 8 comfortably with 3
queen beds & 2 twins. Sounds of the creek
in every room. Back yard patio with BBQ.
WiFi. 707-338-6901; sierravacation.com
On the Yuba River in
Sierra City with views of the Sierra Buttes
& private access to the river. All sites are
full hook-ups. Daily, weekly & monthly
rates. 29 units. Year-round storage
units available. Dog friendly. 862-1166;
sierraskiesrvpark.com
Sierra Skies RV Park.
wells fargo building vacation rental.
321 Main St. 4 Bdr, 4 Ba in the historic
Wells Fargo building in the heart of town.
Large kitchen & living room. TV, laundry.
Rented by the week.Available year round.
862-1171
205 Wild Plum
Ridge Rd. View of the Sierra Buttes, walking
distance to Haypress Creek, North Fork
Yuba River & Pacific Crest Trail. Upstairs
bedroom loft with queen size bed. Living
room with full size sofa bed with memory
foam mattress, propane fireplace, smaller
bedroom with full size bed. Fully equipped
kitchen, 1 bath with shower. Gas grill on
redwood deck with view of Sierra Buttes.
DVD & WiFi. Dog friendly. 862-1621;
gdeibler@att.net
WILD PLUM RIDGE CABIN.
Lakes Basin
BASSETTS • GREEN ACRES • LAKES BASIN
Bassetts
Bassetts Station. 100
Gold Lake Rd. A
historic business located at the gateway
to the Lakes Basin Recreational Area,
providing a general store, cafe, gas, propane
& motel accommodations. 862-1297;
bassetts-station.com
High Country Inn Bed & Breakfast. Hwy
49 & Gold Lake Rd. Directly on the Yuba
River. Private pond & a spectacular view
of the Sierra Buttes. 4 luxurious rooms.
Gourmet breakfast. The place for peace &
privacy. Bon Appetit Magazine says: “Out of
the way...but out of this world.” Memorial
Day to end of October. 862-1530 or 800862-1530; hicountryinn.com
IRISHMANS CASTLE VACATION RENTAL.
Green Acres. 3500 sq ft house sleeps 10+
offers luxury amenities at a family friendly
price Only 5 miles from downtown
Sierra City. Off street parking in summer,
snowmobile access only in winter.
Available year round. 707-548-1413;
irishmanscastle.com
LODGING
of room for parking. Plenty of outdoor
furniture. Pets by request only. 383-3292;
sierracitycozycabin.com
The Lakes
Gold Lake Lodge . Rustic mountain lodge
with 12 cabins located in the heart of the
Lakes Basin. Hearty meals included. Open
mid-June to mid-September. $100 to $200 a
night. 836-2350; goldlakelodge.com
Packer Lake Lodge. Packer Lake
Resort is a seasonal resort with 14 cabins,
a restaurant, and boats located in the
National Forest Land on Packer Lake. Dog
friendly. Open May–Oct. 862-1221; winter
650-649-8076; packerlakelodge.com
Sardine Lake Resort.
A small, familyrun resort, since 1941. On Lower Sardine
Lake, at the base of the Sierra Buttes. 9
housekeeping cabins. Restaurant closed
Mon & Tues. Cabins generally rent by the
week, Sat.– Sat. Mid-May to mid-Oct. Boats,
fishing. 862-1196; sardinelakeresort.com
SIERRA Valley
THANK YOU
Sierra County is not just
blessed with incredible nature
and scenery. We also have
some great photographers
here to capture it. And this
visitors guide would not be
possible without the generous
donation of their work. We
also use their photos to
beautify the chamber website:
sierracountychamber.com
If you like what you see here
or on our website, prints from
most of the photographers are
available locally in galleries
and stores.
A HUGE thank you to:
Sierraville
Canyon Ranch Resort. 622 Old Truckee
Rd. Tranquil setting. 7 cabins with
bathrooms, kitchens, porches. Fish from
pond or stream. Open year round. Dog
friendly. Office open 8am–8pm. 994-1033;
canyonranchsierraville.com
Sierra Hot Springs/Globe Hotel. A
non-profit retreat & workshop center
at the cusp of Sierra Valley. Here, it is
impossible to resist the overwhelming sense
of tranquility. Offering day use, historic
overnight accommodations, camping,
massage & spa treatments & organic meals.
994-3773; sierrahotsprings.org
All phone numbers are area code 530 unless otherwise noted.
» Mary Davey
» Dave Keyes
» Darby Hayes
I would also like to thank
James Larsen, Mike Warner
and Angie Giustina for so
generously sharing your
photos with us.
— Isabelle, the designer
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[ CAMPING & PICNICKING ]
HIGHWAY 49
CAMPING & PICNICKING AREAS
1 Carlton Flat
2 Cal-Ida
3Fiddle Creek
4Indian Valley
5Rocky Rest
6 Convict Flat
7Ramshorn
SIERRA BUTTES & GOLD LAKE HIGHWAY
8Indian Rock
9 Union Flat
10Loganville
11Wild Plum
12Sierra
13 Chapman Creek
14 Yuba Pass
15Snag Lake Campground
16 Packer Lake Picnic Ground
17Diablo Camping Area
18 Packsaddle Camping Area
19Berger Campground
20Sand Pond Picnic Ground
21Salmon Creek Campground
22Sardine Campground
HIGHWAY 89
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Cold Creek Campground
Cottonwood Campground
Bear Valley Campground
Upper Little Truckee Campground
Lower Little Truckee Campground
Sagehen Campground
MAKE CAMPGROUND RESERVATIONS AT WWW.RECREATION.GOV OR 1-877-444-6777.
RESERVATIONS ARE MANDATORY.
the Yuba
River
Scenic
Byway
is locted in Sierra County and follows Highway 49, the
“Mother Lode Highway,” a route rich with remnants
of mining history including old stone cabins and
buildings, mining equipment and stamp mills that
were used to crush gold-bearing quartz. The byway
travels through the historic towns of Downievillle
and Sierra City. Founded in 1859 and named for its
first mayor, Major William Downie, Downievillle is
considered the least changed of all the Gold Rush
towns in California. Main Street still has wooden boardwalks and a charming
riverside park that hosts a historic collection of old mining equipment. Sierra City,
established in 1850, is another stop on the route. Enjoy Sierrra City’s hospitality
and visit the Kentucky Mine Museum while traveling the scenic byway.
Explore All Year Long
Time travel becomes reality along the Yuba River Scenic Byway. Join the ranks
of countless people who have explored the Sierra Nevada over the centuries,
including Native Americans, explorers and miners. Today’s trek is vastly easier,
but visitors can still experience Gold Rush, immigrant and transportation
history along this byway while taking in the beautiful scenery and recreational
opportunities of the Tahoe National Firest.
The rugged Sierra Nevada posed considerable obstacles to earlier travelers, but
today’s visitors enjoy a modern paved highway that provides year-round access
to four seasons of outtdoor recreation and centuries of California history. You
can enjoy the scenic byway in an afternoon or you can linger longer for more indepth exploration. Food, lodging and visitors services are available in historical
communicaties along the route. Native American tribes migrated between lower
and higher Sierra elevations for thousands of years, but the first trans-Sierra
crossing by Euro-Americans in 1844 accelerated change. With the 1849 discovery
of gold, the Sierra foothills became a destination for thousands of prospectors
hoping to strike it rich.
Detailed receration information including campground locations, hiking, biking, OHV, and
equestrian trail locations as well as whitewater opportunities are available on the Tahoe National
Forest recreation website at http://www.fs.usda.gove/recmaintahoe/recreation
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For more information about
events, where to play & stay or to
live & work in Sierra County, see
Quality Patient Care:
209 Nevada Street
Downieville, CA 95936
Medical:
Dental:
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(530) 289-3298
(530) 289-3199
Medical care
Dental services
Behavioral health
Urgent care
Weight loss support
We’re here for you.
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Make Some Memories with an Old-Fashioned
Sierra County Christmas
Make it a family trip and cut
your own Christmas tree in
Sierra County! Pick up a treecutting permit at the Sierraville
Ranger District Office (closed
on weekends), the Sierraville
Service & Country Store, White’s
Sierra Station Food Mart in
Loyalton or the Sierra Country
Store in Sierra City.
sell fresh-cut Christmas trees
at tree lots in both Downieville
and Sierra City.
For those who’d rather
buy their tree pre-cut, the
Downieville Lions Club will
For lodging, more info
and details see www.
sierracountychamber.com
Check www.sierracountychamber.com for weather conditions
Permits on sale beginning November 1st.
SIERRA CITY
COMMUNITY HALL
The Sierra City Community Hall is a log cabin style
building built in the 40s by local residents. It has a full
kitchen, a stage, movie screen and three bathrooms.
The Community Hall seats 120 people for dinners
with tables and chairs available. The hall’s rustic style
provides a warm environment for weddings, parties,
dances and business meetings. If interested in renting
the building, please call Mary Jungi at 530-862-1580
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530-289-3630
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The Lure Resort
800-671-4084 /
530-289-3465
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Major Downie Quarters
530-265-4085
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530-289-2780
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800-696-3308 /
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Riverside Inn
888-883-5100 /
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Sierra Shangri-La
530-289-3455
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Sierra Streamside Cabins
530-289-3379
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Two Rivers Rental
530-289-3520
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800-296-2289 /
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530-888-6385
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530-862-1171
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800-991-1170 /
530-862-1170
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800-682-9848 /
530-862-1151
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Kokanee Cabins
530-862-1287
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My Sisters Cottage
530-862-1505
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530-862-1531
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530-862-1300
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530-383-3292
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707-338-6901
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707-837-9297
Sierra Skies RV Park
Sierra Solitude
Wells Fargo Building Vacation Rental
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800-862-1530 /
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707-548-1413
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530-862-1221
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530-852-0874
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530-862-1196
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530-994-1033
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Country Cookin’ & Country Inn
530-993-1162
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530-993-4467
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530-994-3554
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530-994-3773
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530-994-3751
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Loyalton, Sierraville
Loganville, Sierra City
SIERRA BUTTES
Indian Valley, Goodyears Bar, Downieville
RIVER CANYON
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6000
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6800
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Fiddle Creek Ridge Trail
4000
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First Divide
3400
4 mi
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Halls Ranch Trail
4400
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Chapman Creek Trail
6400
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Haskell Peak Trail
8100
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Lunch Creek — Yuba Pass Ski Trail
6700
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Big Boulder
6200
Butcher Ranch Trail
4300
Deer Lake OHV Trail
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Upper Sardine Lake
6000
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Badenaugh Trail
8800
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Bald Ridge Loop
6400
18 mi
Bear Valley Loop OHV Trail
6600
18 mi
Cottonwood Creek Botanical Trail
5800
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Little Truckee Summit OHV Trails
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Little Truckee Summit Winter Trails
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PO Box 436
Sierra City, CA 96125
1-800-200-4949
SIERRA COUNTY AT THE STATE FAIR
July 12th – July 28st, 2013 at CAL EXPO in Sacramento
Look for our Sierra County Display. Be sure and stop by to vote Sierra
County as your favorite county exhibit, for the People’s Award!
So while vacationing or visiting the area, play
safe, but if faced with an emergency, rest assured,
help is right around the bend.
At the sound of the siren, fire personnel
including EMT’s and First Responders show up,
seemingly out of nowhere to take care of you.
training to keep current on their skills &
certifications. Even part-time residents can join
the fire department, stop by the local firehouse.
Sierra County Sheriff’s office, Downieville: 289-3700
Call 911 for all emergencies.
As remote and sparsely populated as Sierra
County is, we have a great Volunteer base.
Volunteer Fire Departments are located in
Alleghany, Pike, Downieville, Sierra City,
Sattley, Calpine, Sierraville & Loyalton. Many of
the towns also have active Fire Auxiliaries which
are constantly putting on functions to support
the Fire Departments.
Fire departments have ongoing training for the
firefighters, and the EMT’s have continuous

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