Visited on 6/23/2018 while taking a trip to the Sierra with our dogs and our boat to enjoy a couple of higher elevation lakes to escape the 104 degree Sacramento Valley temperatures. Sly Creek Reservoir is a one-in-a-million location in Northern California for a beautiful day on the lake boating and would be a guaranteed spot to provide pristine paddling venue with my new kayak. This 563 acre reservoir is located at 3500’ feet elevation in the southern region of the Feather River Ranger District of the Plumas National Forest. There are many secluded beaches and good fishing spots to be found.
The reservoir is a premier paddling paradise for kayakers, and the drive to get there on the newly paved access road was almost as exquisite as the reservoir itself. This is really a magnificent reservoir, even though it is a pain in the rearend to get there. It is hard to find because the sign down on the highway was hidden by overgrown trees and I am sure many people get lost.
The lake's water level was very high on the day we visited and the water was very clear. Our dogs really enjoyed fetching the stick in this lake during our visit. We parked temporarily at the boat launch area which was very accessible, however we arrived too late to snag one of the limited boat trailer spots. We ventured on up the hill to Little Grass Valley Reservoir to check out another area lake for the day. The scenic terrain and tranquil atmosphere provides an ideal kayak haven for paddlers and boaters for a great retreat. I can't wait to come back with the kayak for a fun day paddling around this beautiful and peaceful hidden gem.
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