"Bryan" wrote in message
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"Bill McKee" wrote in message
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We like the lake a lot. Lots of launch ramps. If there for just a day,
the spillway ramp at the dam is great. If camping, Loafer Creek, is our
preferred place. Has a ramp. Always room to ski and tube. Is a very
large lake. Fuel at Lime Saddle and Bidwell Marina. We just fill in
town. Is about 6 miles from the lake and I can go about 2.5 days on a
fill (67 gallons). There are 5 mph areas, and no ski areas. Up the
Middle Fork is the nicest area for swimming and picnics. Is a long
narrow, rock lined, no ski channel and then a 5 mph area. Feather Falls
is visable at the upper end if the water level is high enough to go all
the way to the end. Otherwise is a short hike. Probably still OK to get
far enough up at maybe 30' down. You can also rent floating campsites.
Is an anchored platform with potty, and an upper deck, if you want to
pitch a tent up there. Only thing we do not like is the heat in July,
can be 90 at 11 pm in the campground. Sept, is fantastic. If no room
at the lake for camping, there are reasonable motels in town and River
Reflections RV park is nice and right on the river as ou come into town.
Also has tent camping.


Bill,
Once again, thank you for your contributions. Great description loaded
with useful info! I've got to check it out; sounds like a September trip
or even an October trip. Is the water still warm in October?
Bryan



Probably in the high 60's in October. 68-69. We have gone a couple of times
in early Oct, and had very enjoyable times. Where are you coming from?