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 Trails - Online Trail Maps
Sierra County Historical Society
Lakes Basin Recreation Area Map
Tahoe National Forest Map
Sierra Buttes Map
4×4 Guide Tahoe National Forest

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