Speaking of Plumas County, CA (Graeagle/Lakes Basin)
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Speaking of Plumas County, CA (Graeagle/Lakes Basin)
In the Yosemite thread, there's some discussion about the Graeagle area. I've only been through the area, never stayed there. But now that we're into biking and hiking, sounds like a great place for a long weekend. Can anyone recommend a particular place to stay (good location preferably near a small town) -- not camping, but rustic is okay (and not a traditional bed and breakfast, just not our style)?
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There are really no towns of any size at all. Blairsden has maybe 100 residents and Graeagle less than 1000.
Plumas-Eureka State Park is wonderful -- but is on the park closure list. Portola is (I think) the biggest place and it is tiny.
Maybe this site will help http://plumascounty.org/Places%20to%...telsHotels.htm
Plumas-Eureka State Park is wonderful -- but is on the park closure list. Portola is (I think) the biggest place and it is tiny.
Maybe this site will help http://plumascounty.org/Places%20to%...telsHotels.htm
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It's been several years, but in Quincy, the county seat, Sam's, on the south side of the court house (and only) square was an exceptional place for huge and inexpensive breakfasts. They were enough to fuel an entire day of hiking.
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nephew got married last summer in Graeagle at Plumas Pines golf course. alot of people stayed in condos you could rent along golf course and some people stayed in motels that were rustic but clean and had no problems. great dinner at longboards at country club
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The River Pines resort is funky, kind of old but rooms are OK. More upscale golf/tennis communities would be Whitehawk Resort, Graeagle Meadows or Plumas Pines Golf resort. Plumas Pines Realty rents homes & condos for 2 night minimums. We usually get a home rental in Whitehawk booked through Plumas Pines Realty.
Personally, I'd not even bother going to Portola, I'd stay at either one of the golf resorts or River Pines resort along Hwy 89.
One caveat, if you go up there and want wine you should bring it with you. We've ran out and looked all over for 30+ miles and couldn't find anything drinkable.
Personally, I'd not even bother going to Portola, I'd stay at either one of the golf resorts or River Pines resort along Hwy 89.
One caveat, if you go up there and want wine you should bring it with you. We've ran out and looked all over for 30+ miles and couldn't find anything drinkable.
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We were up at Packer Lake Lodge last summer. It's in a beautiful location with great hiking and fishing. The restaurant is real good as well.
http://www.packerlakelodge.com/index.htm
There's plenty of accommodations in Graeagle and Sierra City.
http://www.graeagle.com/accommodations/index.html
http://www.packerlakelodge.com/index.htm
There's plenty of accommodations in Graeagle and Sierra City.
http://www.graeagle.com/accommodations/index.html
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We've rented a cabin at Packer Lake several times over the past 10-15 years and always enjoyed it. Very low key (and rustic) but very relaxing. Too bad about it being for sale - I hope it doesn't change much. I remember the food in their little dining room as being very good, and the $0.10 bingo games on Wednesday night were a hoot!
There was also a resort at nearby Sardine Lake (gorgeous), but I've only been in the lodge not the cabins, and at Gold Lake, altho I think I heard they've closed too.
There was also a resort at nearby Sardine Lake (gorgeous), but I've only been in the lodge not the cabins, and at Gold Lake, altho I think I heard they've closed too.
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I'd like to squelch the outrage by acknowledging that I do realize this thread is 2 years old...........
Many people DO camp, but there are other accommodations
There is a bed and breakfat in Quincy
www.featherbed-inn.com/
Bucks Lake is an excellent place for a long weekend in any season. Hiking is good~there is a trail all the way around the lake, and the Pacific Coast Trail passes through. There are fall colors to enjoy, and in the winter, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
www.buckslakehiking.org
www.buckslakeshore.com/Cabins.htm
Many people DO camp, but there are other accommodations
There is a bed and breakfat in Quincy
www.featherbed-inn.com/
Bucks Lake is an excellent place for a long weekend in any season. Hiking is good~there is a trail all the way around the lake, and the Pacific Coast Trail passes through. There are fall colors to enjoy, and in the winter, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling.
www.buckslakehiking.org
www.buckslakeshore.com/Cabins.htm
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Also, there is the Quincy Courtyard Suites, with a wine bar in the courtyard. The Drunk Brush often has live music.
www.quincycourtyardsuites.com/
www.quincycourtyardsuites.com/
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