Visitor Guide
There is so much to see and do in Sierra City, Downieville, the Lakes Basin and surrounding area. Our Visitor Guide provides tips and links for the best things to do and see during your summer stay here.
On-Site Activities
Play pool and ping pong in the game room
Play horseshoes in the meadow
Fish in our trout pond
Swim in the crystal clear Yuba River
Surf the Internet at our computer station
Enjoy a drink at our full-service bar
Go bird watching
Picnic along river and in meadow
Barbecue in the meadow
Roast marshmallows around the campfire pit
Make photographs of the incredible scenery
Play horseshoes in the meadow
Fish in our trout pond
Swim in the crystal clear Yuba River
Surf the Internet at our computer station
Enjoy a drink at our full-service bar
Go bird watching
Picnic along river and in meadow
Barbecue in the meadow
Roast marshmallows around the campfire pit
Make photographs of the incredible scenery
Things to Do in Sierra City
Local shopping
Visit the Kentucky Mine Historic Park and Museum
Hike to Love’s Falls
Hike to the Sierra Buttes
Experience world-class fly fishing on the North Yuba River
Try your hand at gold panning at Union Flat Campground
Raft the whitewater of the Upper North Yuba River
Experience live music acts at Music at the Mine – Ongoing
See Classic Cars at the Annual Big City Rod Run – September
Explore the Tahoe National Forest
Download Sierra City Fishing Regulations (PDF)
Download Area Trail Maps (PDF)
Visit the Kentucky Mine Historic Park and Museum
Hike to Love’s Falls
Hike to the Sierra Buttes
Experience world-class fly fishing on the North Yuba River
Try your hand at gold panning at Union Flat Campground
Raft the whitewater of the Upper North Yuba River
Experience live music acts at Music at the Mine – Ongoing
See Classic Cars at the Annual Big City Rod Run – September
Explore the Tahoe National Forest
Download Sierra City Fishing Regulations (PDF)
Download Area Trail Maps (PDF)
Things to Do in Downieville
Browse local shops
Visit the Downieville Museum
Fish for Brown and Rainbow Trout
Rent a mountain bike from Downieville Outfitters or Yuba Expeditions
Ride Downieville’s famous mountain bike trails
Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Race and Festival – August
Downieville Mountain Brewfest – August
Go off-roading in the backcountry
Explore the Tahoe National Forest
Download Downieville Fishing Regulations (PDF)
Download Area Trail Maps (PDF)
Visit the Downieville Museum
Fish for Brown and Rainbow Trout
Rent a mountain bike from Downieville Outfitters or Yuba Expeditions
Ride Downieville’s famous mountain bike trails
Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Race and Festival – August
Downieville Mountain Brewfest – August
Go off-roading in the backcountry
Explore the Tahoe National Forest
Download Downieville Fishing Regulations (PDF)
Download Area Trail Maps (PDF)
Things to Do on the North Yuba River
Take a dip in a Yuba River swimming hole
Go Fly Fishing with Jon Baiocchi
Fish for Rainbow, Brook and Brown Trout
Go panning for gold
Experience the thrill of Yuba River white water rafting
Explore the Tahoe National Forest
Download North Yuba River Fishing Regulations (PDF)
Download Yuba River Trail Maps (PDF)
Go Fly Fishing with Jon Baiocchi
Fish for Rainbow, Brook and Brown Trout
Go panning for gold
Experience the thrill of Yuba River white water rafting
Explore the Tahoe National Forest
Download North Yuba River Fishing Regulations (PDF)
Download Yuba River Trail Maps (PDF)
Things to Do in the Lakes Basin
Explore the Lakes Basin Recreation Area
Swim and picnic at Sand Pond
Go horseback riding with Reid Horse & Cattle Company
Go boating, kayaking or canoeing
Hike the Bear Lakes Loop Trail
Hike to Frazier Falls
Hike up to the Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout
Fish for Rainbow, Brown, Brook, Lake, and Golden Trout and Kokanee in Gold Lake (PDF)
Ride the many mountain bike trails in the Lakes Basin
Explore the Tahoe National Forest
Download Lakes Basin Recreation Area Trail Maps (PDF)
Swim and picnic at Sand Pond
Go horseback riding with Reid Horse & Cattle Company
Go boating, kayaking or canoeing
Hike the Bear Lakes Loop Trail
Hike to Frazier Falls
Hike up to the Sierra Buttes Fire Lookout
Fish for Rainbow, Brown, Brook, Lake, and Golden Trout and Kokanee in Gold Lake (PDF)
Ride the many mountain bike trails in the Lakes Basin
Explore the Tahoe National Forest
Download Lakes Basin Recreation Area Trail Maps (PDF)
Further Afield
Take a class at the SF State Sierra Nevada Field Campus (6 miles)
Play golf at Graeagle Meadows and Plumas Pines (22 miles)
Enjoy a relaxing soak at Sierra Hot Springs (25 miles)
Try your luck at Lake Tahoe Casinos (60 miles)
Visit Lake Tahoe (60 miles)
Visit Reno, Nevada (80 miles)
Play golf at Graeagle Meadows and Plumas Pines (22 miles)
Enjoy a relaxing soak at Sierra Hot Springs (25 miles)
Try your luck at Lake Tahoe Casinos (60 miles)
Visit Lake Tahoe (60 miles)
Visit Reno, Nevada (80 miles)