Boating and Swimming

Graeagle Mill Pond – Enjoy swimming, picnicking, fishing, and boating. Graeagle Outpost rentals – 530-836-2414: paddle boat, kayak, stand UP board or canoe.

Lakes Basin Recreation Area: Lakes and streams supply boundless variety for water activities. Gold Lake is the largest of the lakes and has a boat ramp for launching motorized craft. Water skiing, sailing, kayaking, and paddle boarding are also popular.

Golfing

Graeagle Meadows Golf Course – championship golf course in Plumas County is one hour from Reno & Tahoe, in Graeagle, CA. With spectacular mountain views and 6,725 yards of “extreme golf,” with lofty pines, lots of water and elevated tees that offer the ultimate golf experience. Visit: http://www.playgraeagle.com/golf/

Hiking

Graeagle has over 47 great trails running from Graeagle and up into the Lakes Basin area

Horseback Riding

Graeagle Stables – Hwy. 89, Downtown Graeagle – 1 hour and 1-1/2 hour family horseback trail rides. Horseback riding lessons and children’s horsemanship camps. Horse boarding. Seasonal, June through September. (530) 836-0430 www.reidhorse.com

Gold Lake Stables – Gold Lake Road, Lakes Basin area. 1 hour, 2.5 hour, half day and all day trail rides with scenic views. Overnight backcountry pack trips, including fishing, hiking, photography; all expense trips and drop camps. Seasonal, June through September. (530)836-0940 www.reidhorse.com

Mountain Biking

From the mountain forests to the open alpine valley, there are plenty of mountain biking trails to travel.

See – Howling Dogs Bike and Ski, Graeagle 530-836-2SKI (2754) for bike rentals, trail maps, and hiking information. Visit: http://howlingdogsbikeandski.com/

For local events:

Community Multi Sport Events
Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship

Museum

Plumas Eureka State Park Museum, located five miles west of Graeagle on Johnsville Road. The museum represents the town’s gold mining past along with a stamp mill, blacksmith shop, and bunk house. (530) 836-2380 www.plumas-eureka.org

Off Road Adventures

Plenty of trails and riding adventures in the Lakes Basin just above Graeagle, whether it be in the summer on quads and off road vehicles or in the winter on snowmobiles.