About: Located in the headwaters of the Feather River, Frenchman Lake is only 38 miles northwest of Reno, NV, and 26 miles northwest of Portola, CA. The California Department of Water resources created the lake in 1962 by damming Little Last Chance Creek. A shoreline 21 miles long ends at the 129-foot tall earthen dam, … Read more
About: One of 4 lovely campgrounds at Medicine Lake, Headquarters is the smallest with only 16 campsites. It is located on the west side of the lake and away from the other 3 campgrounds. It will not accommodate motor homes, campers or trailers over 18 feet and is most appropriate for tent camping. Fees: $7 … Read more
Located in the Sierra Foothills on historic Highway 49 next to a bubbling year-round creek, 2.4 miles northeast of Camptonville, 35 minutes from Downieville, and ten minutes from the North and Middle Fork of the Yuba River. Activities: boating, kayaking, river rafting, swimming, fishing, panning for gold, hiking, biking, picnicing, BBQing. Your gateway to the … Read more
About: Willow Creek Campground is the best kept secret in northern California. This small campground (8 sites) is easy to find, easy to navigate in and out with small trailers and motor homes and never full. A tiny creek runs between the campground and the day use picnic area. Lots of shade trees muffle the … Read more
About: Nature trail directly across from campground. Boat launching ramp nearby. Fees: $16 (2011) Water: Potable Restrooms: Vault Toilet Directions: 6 miles north of Ukiah on US 101, 5 miles east on California Highway 20, 26 miles northwest on County Road 240 (Potter Valley-Lake Pillsbury Road). Also, accessible through Upper Lake traveling 31 miles north … Read more