Lake Valley Reservoir

PG & E Lake Valley Reservoir, 2 miles long, is located in a beautiful forested setting and offering some terrific Sierra outdoor recreation for all ages.

Just off Interstate 80, high in the Sierras, you’ll find a crystal clear reservoir surrounded by pines and providing recreational opportunities galore. Lake Valley Reservoir within the PG&E reservoir system, is on the North Fork of the American River. It sits at an elevation of 5,840 feet and when full, holds 8,000 acre-feet of water.

  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating

From Truckee, California (not far from Lake Tahoe), take Interstate 80 West to the Yuba Gap exit. Head south to the intersection with Lake Valley Road and turn right. After one mile, you come to another intersection and you make a left on Forest Road 19. This dirt road will take you to the parking area for the Silver Tip Picnic Area and Boat Launch.

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    High Sierra Water Ski School

    Tahoe City, CA

    They offer Water Skiing, Wakeboard, Wakesurfing, Tubing, Kneeboarding and Wakeskating Lessons, Power Boat Rentals, Power Boat Charters, Power Boat tours and rides, Jet Ski Rentals. Plus, Canoe, Kayak, Paddleboard and Equipment rentals.

    1850 West Lake Boulevard Tahoe City, CA 96145
  • American River Touring Association

    American River Touring Association

    Auburn, CA

    Nowhere else do we launch in the tailway of a hydroelectric powerhouse. Nowhere else do we shove our unmanned rafts over a waterfall and then walk around. & Nowhere else do we float through a tunnel. Welcome to the Middle Fork of the American River.

    13384 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA 95603
  • Rollins Lake & Boat Rentals

    Rollins Lake & Boat Rentals

    Colfax, CA

    Fishing: Rainbow and Brown Trout, Small and Largemouth Bass, Crappie, Catfish and Sunfish.

    Rollins Lake Road, Colfax, CA 95713