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TrainSpotting 6-2015: Northern California

Event Details

Time: June 12, 2015 to June 14, 2015
Location: Hallsted Campground, Plumas National Forest
Street: Highway 70 The Feather River Canyon
City/Town: Twain, CA
Website or Map: http://www.recreation.gov/cam…
Event Type: campout, and, potluck
Organized By: westywoman (Melissa)
Latest Activity: Jun 18, 2015

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Event Description

Join us in the scenic and historic Feather River Canyon at Hallsted Campground in the Plumas National Forest.

We have a full house. ALL SITES HAVE BEEN RESERVED as of May 17. There is one non-reservable site you can take a chance on. Otherwise, check the comment wall to see if someone wants to share. The recreation.gov link is below:

Hallsted Campground

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!

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", 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 Laura May on May 30, 2015 at 8:03pm: Looks like I will have two with me - my niece (15) and nephew (17) from Texas. It will be confirmed some time next week.

Comment by Randy January on May 30, 2015 at 8:30pm: I'll be kidless this trip. Just me and the Westy.

Comment by Joe on May 31, 2015 at 8:17pm: 15 & 17 are really not kids. They're just short adults!

Comment by Werner Schink on June 2, 2015 at 10:33am: Hello! Is anyone open to sharing? My daughter Sonia had a boy June 1 so Elena and I would like to join in.

Comment by Bruce on June 3, 2015 at 5:53am: Werner, I am already doubled up in our space.

Weather in the 90's for the event, bring shade, water, and swimming pools

Comment by Werner Schink on June 3, 2015 at 8:16am: Thanks Bruce ... things will work out ... we mostly just go with the flow of life ;-)

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on June 3, 2015 at 12:53pm: Those of you planning to do some actual TrainSpotting may want to download this brochure. It describes 7 of the coolest railroad sites to see in Plumas County. The Keddie Wye is nearby to the campground. I can help you locate the Williams Loop and most of the other sites. I can even bore you with a Western Pacific/Feather River Canyon RR guide book and a DVD. I'll bring it along.

7 Railroad Wonders

Comment by KampnKing on June 3, 2015 at 1:09pm: Thanks WW, although I couldn't get the link to work. So I found another:

http://plumascounty.org/documents/7Wonders.pdf

Counting down the days!

Comment by Scott & Karla on June 4, 2015 at 2:10pm: I can share site #6 but the other van/bus will need to back in first. I'm going to be taking off for a while to celebrate a friend's 50 birthday up in Lake Almanor, can't be blocked in.

I'm running solo that weekend, no wife or kids.

Comment by Werner Schink on June 4, 2015 at 9:32pm: Hello Scott ... Elena and I would love to share your spot if it's still open ... no problem with our being in the back ... thank you

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