town.sierra city

Hwy 49 is Main Street in northern Gold Country. The brick building is the Busch & Heringlake Inn, the oldest structure in town, built in 1871 out of red bricks (manufactured right down the street) & located in the heart of Sierra City, California. The mighty granite Sierra Buttes tower above this small village which makes for a very impressive backdrop.

elevation: 4187'

population: 225

zip code: 96125

Mountain

terrain:
mountain canyon with granite peaks surrounding

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location:
Sierra County
E of Downieville
on Hwy 49

recreation:

backpacking

biking

camping

fishing

hiking

river rafting

kayaking

mountain biking

Horseback Trails

rock climbing

cross country skiing

snowmobiling

Historic Gold Country

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Lakes Basin Recreation Area

Plumas National Forest

Yuba River

Kentucky Mine Museum

Tahoe National Forest

sierra city campgrounds

Lakes Basin Campground
Union Flat - Yuba River Campground
Loganville Camp - Yuba River
Wild Plum Campground
Sardine Lake Camping
Salmon Creek Campground
Diablo Campground - Lakes Basin
Berger Campground - Lakes Basin
Packsaddle Campground
Calpine Fire Lookout Rental

description:
Small mountain town in the northern Sierra Nevada, along the North fork of the Yuba River. Situated right below the Sierra Buttes & next door to Lakes Basin recreation area (aka Gold Lake). A perfect lil place to spend the weekend, away from the crowds, tucked way back up here, hidden in granite splendor.

nearby towns:
Downieville
Challenge
Sierraville
Blairsden
Graeagle
Gold Lake

local links:

Sierra County Chamber of Commerce
https://sierracountychamber.com/

Lakes Basin Camping Photos
Downieville Classic Mtn Bike Race
Yuba Pass Snow Park
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship
Sierra County Historical Society
Lakes Basin Recreation Area Map
Tahoe National Forest Map
Sierra Buttes Map
4x4 Guide Tahoe National Forest

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