Eagle Lake (near Susanville)   June 25 to July 1

Eagle Campground: site #22
Location: The Eagle campground is on Gallatin Rd about 16 miles north of the town of Susanville.

Fee: We want everyone to feel this is your camping group by contributing to the Meetup cost. We will provide a “tip” bucket at our campsite and Linda, and I ask each family to pay $5 per event.

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.

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 open Dec. 25.

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.

Artists: Linda will be sketching, painting, nature journaling, and you are welcome to join her and do your own art work or just hang out with her.

PLEASE READ THIS: This is a participate at your own risk event! Paddling, Hiking, or Camping can be risky. Every year people are hurt or killed because they go beyond their abilities, get lost or bring the wrong gear. This is a meetup, meaning we are not hired, professional guides or instructors for this event, and do not necessarily have safety training or carry any safety equipment. You are responsible for yourself in this peer-to-peer platform of events, you need to have enough training and experience to be self-sufficient. By signing up for this event you acknowledge that you (AND YOUR GUESTS) accept the risk, are solely responsible for your own safety and will do the necessary research to understand the conditions of this event and the gear or pre-requisite knowledge you may require.