Guide to Shasta Cascade 2009 - (Page 36) ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS Black Butte Lake 19225 Newville Road, Orland, CA 95963 530-865-4781 Fax: 530-865-5283 www.spk.usace.army.mil/organizations/cespk-co/lakes/ blackbutte.html Two campgrounds available: Buckhorn - 65 campsites, group campsite, open year-round. Showers, playground, nature trail, shoreline access. Orland Buttes - 35 campsites, group campsite, open April1 - September 13, 2009. Showers, nature trail, lake views. Reservations through NRRS at 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation. gov. Located southwest of Corning, the lake is seven miles long and has 40 miles of shoreline with three boat launch ramps. Picnicking, swimming, fishing, boating, equestrian area. Hunting restricted to shotguns and archery only. camping, hiking, mountain biking and watching wildlife. Oak woodlands provide turkey, wild pig and upland bird habitat, and excellent hunting. Off-road enthusiasts will enjoy challenges in the chappie-shasta Off-highway Vehicle area in the awesome shadow of shasta dam, or the fort sage Off-highway Vehicle area in southern lassen county. See Ad on page 39. BLM-California State Office 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825 916-978-4600 www.ca.blm.gov BLM-Alturas Field Office 708 W. 12th Street, Alturas, CA 96101 530-233-4666 Fax: 530-233-5696 www.ca.blm.gov/alturas BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT(BLM) northern california public lands offer unparalleled outdoor variety, from rugged high deserts to wide and tranquil rivers, and recreational adventures to suit nearly every taste. The federal Bureau of land Management’s offices in redding, susanville, alturas, and cedarville can provide information and maps. Public lands include nearly three million acres of open spaces in the northeast corner of the state, extending into the remote northwest corner of nevada. roads and trails are ideal for motorized exploring, mountain bikes, hunting and camping. deer, antelope and upland birds attract hunters, and wildlife watchers can expect to see bald eagles, waterfowl, osprey and other species. Wild horses roam across 14 herd management areas. campers can take advantage of facilities along the Trinity and Pit rivers, and near eagle lake, or stake out a tent to enjoy the solitude of the back country. near redding, the sacramento and Trinity rivers are ideal for fishing, rafting, • Devil’s Garden Mountain Bike Area is made up of 3 miles of steep pavement and 2.3 miles of flat dirt roads appealing to beginners and advanced riders alike. • Woodland Jurassic Mountain Bike Area offers 8.6 miles of dirt road with gentle slopes and level ground, great vistas of the Warner Mountains, with a super-scenic canyon. • Likely Mountain Challenge Mountain Bike Area offers 7.2 miles of dirt road and 2.2 miles of old broken highway for the advanced rider wanting to tackle steep pulls. • Along the Pit River, the largest river in northeastern California, the Pit River Campground offers camping, fishing, kayaking and wildlife viewing near the town of Fall River Mills. • If you are looking for a backcountry experience, this area offers numerous Wilderness Study Areas for exploration. Cross Country Skiing – Ken DeCamp BLM-Surprise Field Office 602 Cressler Street / P.O. Box 460, Cedarville, CA 96104 530-279-6101 Fax: 530-279-2171 www.ca.blm.gov/surprise • The Surprise Valley/Barrel Springs Back Country Byway takes the traveler across a desert lake, through canyons and valleys, and into desert mountains. A unique free Byway Tour booklet is available to enhance the driving experience. • In the Nevada portion of the area, the few improved and many unimproved roads provide solitude and a back country driving experience. High clearance four wheel drive is needed in many areas. • Cedarville is a gateway to the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon-Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area, where conditions are little changed since pioneer times. • Fee Reservoir offers a boat launch and camping. Redding Field Office 355 Hemsted Dr., Redding, CA 96002 530-224-2100 Fax: 530-224-2172 www.ca.blm.gov/redding • The 25-mile Sacramento River Rail Trail provides joggers, hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders with a tranquil escape along the Sacramento River. Sacramento River Trail – Robert Holmes • The area surrounding the Wild & Scenic Trinity River provides opportunities for camping, salmon and steelhead fishing, rafting, canoeing or kayaking. • Chappie-Shasta Off-Highway Vehicle Area provides 200 miles of roads and trails for motorcycles, four-wheel drive and all-terrain vehicles, with dramatic views of Shasta Lake and Mt. Shasta. • The Sacramento River Bend Area offers excellent places to hike, bike, and ride horses. Enjoy the spring wildflowers of the Yana Trail, or bird watching in the Paynes Creek Wetlands. • The Swasey Recreation Area offers mountain bikers a steep, rugged trail that connects to Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. • The Forks of Butte Area offers gold panning for modern-day fortune seekers. See Ad on page 39. Groups of 4 People or More Booked Together Nor-Cal Trail Rides We Invite Family, Friends, Groups & Individuals to Come Ride Throughout Beautiful Northern California on Our Gentle Trail Horses. No Riding Experience Needed! Visit Our Website for More Information: 10% OFF Listed Ride Rates NOR-CAL TRAIL RIDES Redding, CA Expires 12-31-09. www.norcaltrailrides.com Call Alicia (530) 515-8958 or Holly (650) 269-6866 for Reservations. 1 2 3 Yreka/Klamath River Mt. Shasta/McCloud Alturas/Modoc 4 5 6 Weaverville/Trinity Redding/Shasta Lake Burney/Eastern Shasta 7 8 9 Susanville/Lassen Red Bluff/Tehama Chester/Lake Almanor 10 11 12 36 Reference map on page 2 for color-key Quincy/Feather River Chico/Paradise Oroville/Lake Oroville http://www.spk.usace.army.mil/organizations/cespk-co/lakes/blackbutte.html http://www.recreation.gov http://www.ca.blm.gov http://www.recreation.gov http://www.ca.blm.gov/alturas http://www.ca.blm.gov/surprise http://www.ca.blm.gov/redding http://www.norcaltrailrides.com http://www.norcaltrailrides.com
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