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Train Spotting 5-2014 Northern California

Event Details

Time: June 6, 2014 to June 8, 2014
Location: The Feather River Canyon-near Quincy, Northern California
City/Town: Twain, in Northern California
Website or Map: http://www.recreation.gov/cam…
Event Type: campout
Organized By: westywoman (Melissa)
Latest Activity: Jun 13, 2014

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Event Description

Join us in the scenic and historic Feather River Canyon at Hallsted Campground in the Plumas National Forest. The campout will feature tie-dyeing and a potluck dinner Saturday.

Please Note: All sites have been reserved as of 5/19. You will need to arrange a share if you do not have a reservation. See the comment wall for a list of known campers and sites.

There are National Forest Service free campsites nearby as well as camping at the Twain Store, both within walking distance. The link to the Hallsted campground where the campout is being held is in the header above.

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 natural and cultural resource treat!

100 FREE things to do in Plumas County:

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

Those looking for hot springs can find them a couple miles up the road. Formerly known as "Woody's", they are now associated with an RV and cabin establishment. I think you need to call ahead and there is a $5 fee. Details here:

http://www.randrrvparkhotsprings.com

Comment Wall

Comment by regis101 on June 3, 2014 at 8:59pm: The Moon will be at half on Friday and ~66% on Saturday. Might still bump into a tree or two so take a lantern with ya.

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on June 3, 2014 at 9:32pm: Speaking of lanterns...we prefer the use of low-flame oil burning lanterns. Short of screaming, NO COLEMAN LANTERNS, that's really how Gold Country Campers roll. So, if you are a newbie to our campouts, leave the propane lanterns at home. Or be prepared to be stoned.

Comment by John LaTorre on June 3, 2014 at 9:47pm: Coleman lanterns can actually be turned down to the same soft level of illumination of a kerosene lantern. But most of us generally carry a spare or two, if you need one.

Comment by Gene Burris on June 4, 2014 at 6:53am: Leaving now. Alameda,Markleeville, Hallsted, Oregon. See you there.

Comment by regis101 on June 4, 2014 at 4:16pm: ^J^ Lucky

Comment by Cane Rattler on June 4, 2014 at 5:17pm: Cold water flowing by... reminds me of Time and the River Flowing: . A Sierra Club "battle book" about the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, words by Francois Leydet with photographs by Philip Hyde who lived on Indian Creek in Taylorsville just a hop north of Hallsted, home of the famous cash register mentioned in dispatches.

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Comment by regis101 on June 4, 2014 at 5:31pm: Bring wood. Bring wine. Bring a fan AND sun screen

Comment by Carole & the 'YesWeCanCamperVan' on June 5, 2014 at 10:02am: Hi everyone,
Does anyone have a space for my bus (1971 Westy) for just one night (must be back in Walnut Creek for Saturday late afternoon) ?

I promise to be good :)
Cheers, Carole

P.S. I wasn't sure I could make this but now will be in Clearlake later today and that's almost half way to Oroville from here.