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TrainSpotting 13, June 7-9, 2024

Event Details

Time: June 7, 2024 to June 9, 2024
Location: Hallsted Campground, Twain, Plumas County, CA
Street: Highway 70 Feather River Canyon
City/Town: Twain
Website or Map: https://www.recreation.gov/ca…
Event Type: group, campout
Organized By: westywoman (Melissa)
Latest Activity: on Tuesday

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Event Description

There continues to be highway construction and related delays in the Feather River Canyon/Highway 70. Check 511.org before you travel. SR 70 is currently closed. There will also be construction on I-80 west of Truckee. The campground is only available from the east by way of Quincy (70/89) or Greenville (89).

The Historic Feather River Railroad route runs on the opposite side of the river from the campground. Trains climb and descend the grade at all hours-you will be falling asleep to the rumble of the diesel engines and the squeal of steel wheels on the tracks. If you have never driven through the Feather River Canyon, it is a real treat! The weather can be variable in June.

For information on the Hallsted campground, the recreation.gov link is below:

https://www.recreation.gov/camping/hallsted/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=70560

100 FREE things to do in Plumas County:

http://plumascounty.org/documents/100_things_plumas.pdf

Those looking for hot springs can find them a couple miles up the road. Formerly known as "Woody's", the Feather River Hot Springs are now associated with an RV park and cabins. I think you need to call to make a reservation.

www.featherriverhotsprings.com

The Twain Store is walking distance from the campground and has ice, ice cream, deli items, breakfast and lunch, beer and much more.

Twain Store & RV Park

The camp host should have firewood for sale.

You can tour the Seven Wonders of the Railroad World in Plumas County:

http://www.plumascounty.org/Trains-railroads-railfanning

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Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on May 7, 2024 at 9:39am: It just gets better. Another rockslide on May 6 adds to the closure woes.

https://myemail-api.constantcontact.com/CALTRANS-TRAFFIC-ALERT--Sch...

Comment by regis101 on May 7, 2024 at 12:09pm: ok Sis. You're not helping. ^j^ You read it. I cannot bear the agony.

Comment by KampnKing on May 9, 2024 at 10:54am: At least it’s a scenic drive. 😀

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on May 11, 2024 at 10:01am: Due to the travel challenges on SR 70 and I-80, I am going to throw in the towel on this year's TrainSpotting campout. Before I return Site 16 to the reservation pool, is there anyone who wants to grab it? It has electric hookups.

10 Blake & Erin

12 Scott & Karla

14 Regis

15 KampinKing AKA Ralph

Anybody in 17? It is reserved.

Comment by regis101 on May 11, 2024 at 8:11pm: I’m not tapping out just yet. I have four nights booked. When I leave on that Monday, the van will be pointed towards Montana to visit Amy.

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