Useful Links

Here are some links, ranging from articles on how to prepare the first time camper for a successful experience, to accommodations where parents can stay when dropping off their campers, that you may find helpful. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us!

Index

Useful articles for parents of first-time campers.

Lodging in the area for parents when dropping off or picking up their camper.

Things for Mom and Dad to see and do in the area when dropping off or picking up their campers.

Great general information on the Sierras for the outdoor enthusiast.

Useful articles for parents of first-time campers

If you're a parent of a first-time camper, we offer the following articles, which we think will help make your child's first summer camp a successful one.

How Summer Camp Can Help Your Child

How to Tell if Your Child is Ready for Camp

How to Pick the Right Summer Camp

Six Things You Can do to Ensure Your Child has a Successful First Summer at Camp

Lodging in the area for parents when dropping off or picking up their camper.

For places to stay, check out the Sierra County Visitors Bureau or these links:

Bassetts.

This crossroads hamlet is just 5 miles down the road from Camp at the entrance to the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. Consider:

Bassetts Station Motel (530) 862-1297

Sierra City.

This terrific gem straight out of the Gold Rush days is just 10 miles down the road. Consider:

Buttes Resort (800) 862-1170

Sierra Pines Resort (530) 862-1151

Yuba River Inn (530) 862-1122

The Sierra City Chalet (530) 862-1193 or text (530) 537-7071 is a well stocked vacation A-Frame cabin near Sierra Pines Resort and Restaurant. Enjoy the beautiful lawn while relaxing on the one of 2 decks. Stargaze at night and enjoy views of the Sierra Buttes. We have 3 bedrooms each with a queen sized bed. One and a half bathrooms, on demand hot water, Wi-Fi and Firestick TV, propane BBQ and a beautiful fireplace. A fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, a/c fans and 2 kinds of heat. Your local manager, Mary Davey, is a phone call away should you need anything at all. thesierrachalet@gmail.com

For things to do in Sierra City and photographs, visit www.sierracity.com or www.sierracounty.org.

Downieville.

This town is a must-see, situated at the confluence of the North Yuba and Downie Rivers. It's another idealic Gold Rush Town, about 30 to 40 minutes from camp, but the drive along the North Yuba River is some of the prettiest country you'll ever see. Consider:

Carnahan's Riverside Inn (530) 289-1000

Carriage House Inn (530) 289-3573 (Enter "Shaffer" in the Promo Code section and receive a discount!)

Downieville River Inn (800) 696-3308

The Lure Resort (800) 671-4084

Sierra Shangra-La (530) 289-3455