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TrainSpotting 7-2016: Northern California

Event Details

Time: June 3, 2016 to June 5, 2016
Location: Twain, CA off Highway 70 near Quincy
Street: Highway 70
City/Town: Twain, CA
Website or Map: http://www.recreation.gov/cam…
Event Type: campout
Organized By: westywoman (Melissa)
Latest Activity: Jun 6, 2016

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Event Description

All sites have been reserved as of March 8, 2016. Please look at the comment wall to see who might be willing to share their site. For information on the Hallsted campground, 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 westywoman (Melissa) on May 27, 2016 at 1:40pm: If you want to join us and do not have a reservation, contact one of the folks who indicate a "share open" directly to make arrangements. Or you may contact me. Gene and Dan are back on the list, not under the bus. Here's the latest site list as of May 27:

1 Jamez

2 Marty/(share open)

3 Bob Sh

4 Stephanie/(share open)

5 Michele & Doug & kids/friends

6 Denise & Brian/Barbara

7 Laura

8 Rick M & Family

9 (no reservations)

10 Scott

11 Melissa aka Westywoman/Cane Rattler

12 Mike/Blake & Shelby

13 Joe & Corey

14 Keddie Y & Clio T/Williams L.

15 Peter

16 Regis/Brett B

17 Bruce/Randy & son

18 Kris

19 John/(share open)

29 Gene/Dan

Comment by Bruce on May 27, 2016 at 1:48pm: Where's site 29 located? :P

Don't hurt me... :)

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on May 27, 2016 at 1:51pm: 29 is by the hot tub down by the river...Gene keeps reserving that one, and keeping it all to himself.

Comment by Stephanie Fraser on May 27, 2016 at 2:32pm: My first trip up Hwy 70. About how long does the drive up take? I want to gauge leaving Sacramento to get there around the 2p.m. check in time. Thanks

Comment by Bruce on May 27, 2016 at 3:10pm: Google maps...

Comment by Gene Burris on May 27, 2016 at 3:45pm: Bruce, Stay away from my hot tub!

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on May 27, 2016 at 4:23pm: Stephanie: Give yourself about 3 hours in Vanagon time and with stops. Take your time and enjoy the beautiful scenic drive. Gas up in Oroville before you head into the canyon so you don't freak out about gas. I wouldn't worry too much about check-in time, there's probably nobody there but us chickens.

Comment by regis101 on May 27, 2016 at 4:48pm: I was gonna call your bluff on that one but MapQuest has Sacto to Quincy at 2.5 hrs.

Break out the ice charms. We need to keep this a cool one huh?

Comment by Stephanie Fraser on May 27, 2016 at 4:50pm: Wow, thank you !!

Comment by westywoman (Melissa) on May 27, 2016 at 4:51pm: Dunno, Regis, that river will be nice and COLD this year! That said, bring swim gear and sand chairs if you plan to cool off in the river. Last couple of years were extra hot.

Twain Store has ice, beer, sandwiches, ice cream. Camp host will have wood.

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