Eagle Lake, near Susanville, CA   June 25 to July 1 - Rated: Easy to Moderate

Location: The Eagle campground is on Gallatin Rd about 16 miles north of the town of Susanville.

Find us at: Eagle Campground, site 22

Your 2025 waiver must be on file for you to be moved to the “Going” list. Meetup message Ken N and I will send you the waiver.

No inflatable boats, folding boats or SUP’s. Minimum boat length 12 ft.

Eagle Lake at elevation 5100 feet is the second largest natural freshwater lake wholly in California, Having no natural surface outlet. The lake features water sports, fishing and swimming. The surrounding BLM and Forest Service Land provide opportunity for biking, hiking, camping, hunting, wildlife photography, horseback riding and more. The northern and middle sections of the lake are bordered by sagebrush hills, and the southern end is forested with pine and fir. Surface water temperatures between 65 to 80 degrees in the summer. Each site has picnic table, fire ring and food storage locker, no hook-ups.

Tentative Paddling Schedule
June 25 Wed. travel day, no paddle scheduled
June 26 Thur. Eagle Lake, launch at campground
June 27 Fri. Eagle Lake, launch at campground
June 28 Sat. Eagle Lake, launch at Spaulding boat ramp
June 29 Sun. Eagle Lake, launch at Stones Landing boat ramp
June 30 Mon. Eagle Lake, launch at campground
July 1 Tue. travel day, no paddle scheduled

Website: Information and campground map: There are 5 Forest Service campgrounds in this area. Be sure you are going to the Eagle Campground.

Reserve: your site by calling Toll Free 1-877-444-6777 or online at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232247
This is a popular summertime campground; reservations are open 6 months from YOUR ARRIVAL DATE.

Each family is responsible for their own reservations, equipment, and meals. We will gather for happy hour at 5 pm each evening to discuss plan for the next day. And we will have a pot luck dinner one evening. Bring your own chair and beverage. I plan to hike and/or paddle every day. Lunch will often be on the trail or beach.

PLEASE READ THIS: The organizers of this trip are not experts, not professional paddlers and do not necessarily have safety training or carry any safety equipment. Each paddler must have the training, experience and equipment required to complete this paddle safely, and must assume all personal risks. A Coast Guard approved life jacket or Personal Flotation Device must be worn by everyone while on the water.
Check your email for updated information and changes.

This trip is sponsored by MARIN CANOE AND KAYAK CLUB