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take a refreshing dip Water sports abound in Plumas County within its more than 100 lakes and 1,000 miles of streams. Waterskiing, boating, sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, windsurfing, jet skiing and swimming are among the more popular water sports available at the larger lakes, including Almanor, Bucks, Antelope, Little Grass, Gold and Frenchman. (Lake Davis does not allow jet skiing.) Boats and equipment may be rented from marinas on Bucks Lake and Lake Almanor. There also is jet ski rental out of Chilcoot with delivery to nearby lakes. (See box next page.) Swimming is also popular at some of the smaller lakes, including Butt Valley Reservoir, the Lakes Basin area and the Graeagle Mill Pond, which has an adjacent facility with non-motorized watercraft rentals.
There are many swimming holes to be found in the rivers and streams. There also are a number of public swimming pools located in the major communities.
RIVER RAFTING Experienced kayakers and rafters can find plenty of excitement on the world-class whitewater found along the Feather River in Plumas County. Beginner-level canoeing or float-tubing also is possible along the more gentle eastern stretches, or along some of its tributaries such as Indian Creek. The rafting season runs from approximately January to April or May, depending on the flow. (Recreational summer flow releases will be offered on the North Fork Feather; see next page.) By early July, flows are low enough that inner tubes and air mattresses are the usual mode of travel for short float trips on the upper stretches only.
Tony Mindling
BOATING AND SWIMMING
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Patrick McGown
There are several lakes where you can swim or launch all types of watercraft. Public swimming pools are in most communities and at several lodges and resorts, but it’s hard to beat a refreshing dip in the stream.
Suzi Brakken
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