With a mild climate and four distinct seasons there is no end to the indoor and outdoor activities to be had in Nevada County. From award winning theater groups to white water rafting and miles of mountain bike trails there is something for everyone. Scroll down to see a sampling of things to do in Nevada County.

Additional information can be found at the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce or the Nevada County/Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce or visit the Lake Wildwood Association website.

. LOCAL BOATING & CAMPING
 

Rollins Lake Resorts
Fantastic fishing & water sports 26 miles of wooded shoreline, 4 launch ramps & gas dock, 4 general stores, 2 restaurants 250+ campsites / full hook-ups available. 4 unique family-owned campgrounds to serve your needs.
Greenhorne Campground (530) 272-6100
Orchard Springs Campground (530) 346-2212
Peninsula Campground (530) 477-9413
Long Ravine Campground (530) 346-6166

   
Lake Wildwood
The lake is 300 acres and is great for water skiing, sailing, boating, fishing, and swimming. There are seven miles of shoreline, with 5 parks for residents - 4 have sand beaches, and all have picnic setups and bathroom facilities. (530) 432-1152
 
Scott's Flat Lake
Located at 3,000 feet elevation in the Tahoe National Forest. Modern RV sites, restrooms & hot showers. Complete boating facility includes full service Marina Store, moorings, gas and oil. Picnic area with BBQ grills, tables and swimming beach. Total Number of Sites: 143 Address: 23333 Scotts Flat Road Nevada City, CA 95959 Phone(s): (530) 265-5302
 
Donner Lake
I-80 two miles west of Truckee. Located in the beautiful Sierra Nevada, Donner Memorial State Park offers the summer vacationer opportunities for camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, water-skiing, and hiking. While the park has no boat launching ramp, a public ramp operated by the Truckee Donner Recreation & Parks District is available in the northwest corner of Donner Lake.
(530) 582-7892
 
Englebright & Martis Creek Lakes
Water accessible camp sites, swimming, boating, fishing, hiking. Off Hwy. 20 past Penn Valley
(530) 432-6427
 
Bullard's Bar Reservoir
Surrounded by the Tahoe and Plumas National Forests, Water Ski Magazine rated Bullards Bar Reservoir as one of the best recreation lakes in the United States. Water-skiing, camping, boating; marina, houseboat moorings and rentals. Emerald Cove Resort and Marina is a full-service facility: (530) 692-3200.
 
 
     

 

. LOCAL GOLF COURSES
 

Lake Wildwood Golf Course
(530) 432-1163
The Lake Wildwood course has 18 holes and the par is 72. The course is 6508 yards and is rated 71.0 from the championship tees. It is 6268 yards and rated 69.7 from the regular tees. Slope ratings are 127 championship and 125 regular. Women's tees are 5743 yards and rated 67.6 from the forward tees. The slope rating is 120.

Click here to view the course.

   
Alta Sierra Country Club Golf Course
(530) 273-2010
Challenging 6,500 yard golf course in the scenic foothills. New facility offers superb dining and all golf amenities. Private club with limited public access. Various membership plans available.
   
Dark Horse Golf Club
(530) 269-7900
Awarded after award has been showered on this course, designed by Keith Foster, on a site that lies in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Golf Magazine chose Dark Horse as one of it's Top 10 you can play in America. 7,030 yards, par 72, public course. Driving range, putting green golf academy.
   
Nevada County Country Club
(530) 273-6436
9 holes, par 34 (68), semi-private with public play afternoons and weekends. Putting green
   
Quail Valley Golf Course
(530) 274-1340
9 holes, par 29 (58) public golf course, driving range, putting green, practice area.
 
   
   

 

. LOCAL SKI & SNOWBOARD RESORTS
 

Squaw Valley USA
4,000 acres of incredible terrain is spread across six magnificent Sierra Peaks. With a resort so spacious many skiers and snowboarders that have never been here before often wonder where to begin.
Offices: (530) 583-6985

   
Sugar Bowl
Escape to the mountains. Truly escape. Park in our convenient indoor parking structure. Have your luggage and skis loaded aboard a personal gondola and glide toward a classic alpine experience. You owe it to yourself to enjoy the European charm and warm, friendly ambiance of The Inn at Sugar Bowl. For reservations call 530-426-9000.
 
Northstar at Tahoe
The new Village at Northstar is open! Featuring luxurious slope side condominiums, stylish boutiques, outdoor restaurants and an ice-skating rink surrounding a new pedestrian plaza. For skiers and boarders, the new ticketing, season pass and locker facilities will get you right on the slopes. That is, if you don't decide to linger at the s'mores kiosk, gather around a fire pit, or watch a performance on the raised stage.
1-800-GO-NORTH
 
Boreal
Mix 380 acres with 500 vertical-feet; add snow, and you have a mountain ready to be cut.
Average Snowfall: 400 in. (1,016 cm)
Top Elevation: 7,700 ft. (2,347 m)
Base Elevation: 7,200 ft. (2,195 m)
Lifts: 2 quads, 3 triple, 4 doubles, moving carpet
(530) 426-3666

     

 


   
 

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