Hiking
There are a plethora of hiking trails leaving directly from camp, the most prominent being the Round Lake loop. The loop is about 4 miles long, with 5 beautiful lakes for swimming and incredible views. It does get strenuous at some parts, so make sure to have your water and sunscreen before starting!
Swimming
You can go swimming in one of the many lakes located nearby. Using the Round Lake Trail loop, you can hike to Big Bear Lake, Little Bear Lake, Cub Lake, Silver Lake, and Round Lake, with views of Long Lake. Gold Lake, the largest lake in the Lakes Basin, is less than a five minute drive down the road, and is excellent for fishing and swimming. These are only a few of the lakes within the Lakes Basin.
Mountain Biking
There are excellent mountain biking trails located throughout the area for visitors to try out. Some notable ones are the Mills Peak Trail and the Sierra Buttes Trail. If you stick around ’til later in the season, you can see Downieville fill up with cyclists from all over coming in to race The Downieville Classic.
Horseback Riding
Gold Lake Stables is a short five minute drive from our front door. You can enjoy one hour, two and a half hour, half-day and all day adventures at Gold Lake Pack Station & Stables up Gold Lake Highway. Find more information at reidhorse.com
And More
Our team are well equip with various recommendations for activities to do in the area and we are always happy to help you plan your days!