Fishing - The Intermountain Area offers many varieties of fishing. There are several cold lakes or mountain steams for bass and trout, or warmer waters for catfish and crappie. Two wild trout steams Hat Creek and Fall River - offer trophy trout to the dedicated fly fisherman or those fishing with artificial lures. (Refer to the Ca. Sport Fishing Regulations Handbook for complete information) |
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Water Sports -Sailing enthusiasts and water skiers will find good conditions on Big Lake, Fall River Lake and Lake Britton. Swimmers may use the beach at Lake Britton. Scuba divers can explore in Fall River Lake, Baurn Lake and Crystal Lake. Canoes are welcome on most lakes and rivers in the area. Rentals of canoes, paddle and fishing boats are available at Lake Britton. |
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Hunting -The deer population is abundant in the foothills and mountains surrounding the Inter- mountain Area, with mule and black-tail deer ranging throughout the entire area. |
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Mountain Biking - networks of old logging roads, which have single-track trails branching off in many direction, link the area. |
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Crystal Lake Fish Hatchery -Take Cassel Road south off Hwy 299E to Baum Lake. The hatchery plants approximately 2,500,000 catch-able size and fingerling fish on a year round basis |
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Hiking
-Surrounded by national forest, hikers will find endless areas to
explore.
Of special interest is the Pacific Crest Trail, portions of which are
open
nearby. Parking is provided at one trailhead on Hwy 44 near Mud Lake.
Maps
and information are available from U.S.F.S
Lake Eiler (Picture to the left) in the Thousand Lakes Wilderness area can only be accessed on foot or on horseback. |
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.Lassen
National Volcanic Park & Visitors Center- The park's
northeast
entrance at Manzanita Lake is located approximately an hour's drive
from the Intermountain Area. The park contains 150 miles of foot trails
and over 50 back country lakes and streams. The Manzanita Lake and
southwest entrances provide access to areas for ski touring, snow play
and snowshoeing. The Lassen Park Road is closed between the southwest
entrance and Manzanita Lake from late October to late May. Admission is
charged
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Fall River Valley Golf
Club -a superb 18- hole,
4 1/2 star, championship golf course in Fall River Valley. Facilities
include an
informal
restaurant, clubhouse, proshop, practice driving range and putting
green. Open
fiom March through November, the course is extremely popular and it is
wise to
reserve tee times two weeks in advance (530) 335-5555. www.fallrivergolf.com/
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Fort
Crook Museum -The contents of the museum's four-building complex
tell
the story
of the Indians and early settlers of this area. Included here are six
completely furnished rooms of antique furniture, a black- smith's shop,
the old
Fall River jail, and a room containing early farm implements. http://ww.ftcrook.org/index.htm |
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The
Ahjumawi Lava Springs State Park- Located approximately four
miles west
of Rat
Farm Road, this park encompasses over 6000 acres-2000 of which are
covered by
recent lava flows. The word "ahjumawi" means "where the water
comes together" translated fiom the areas Pit River Indian dialect. The
waters, in this care, are referring to the Tule Rivers, Big Lake, Ja
She, Lava
Creeks, which form one of the largest systems of fiesh water springs in
the
world. Because of this, the park can only be reached by boat and
primitive
camping is available at environmental campsites. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=464 |
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 Glenburn church  Historic Round Barn
In Little Valley
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PHOTO
OPORTUNITIES
Glenburn
Church - Located on McArthur Road approximately eight miles from
Fall
River
Mills, The Glenburn Church, built in 1886, is still heated by a
potbellied
stove. The picturesque building, with Mt. Shasta and the Creighton
flourmill in
the background, has been the subject for many artists and photographers.The intermountain
area of Eastern Shasta County is a photographers paradise.
With waterfalls, white water rapids, vibrant fall colors, wild life,
reflective mountain lakes, snow covered meadows, crystal clear water,
panoramic views, any time of year is perfect for the avid
photographer.
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 Hat
Creek Valley as viewed from the Hang
Gliding launch site on the Hat
Creek Rim
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IN THE
TOWN OF BURNEY
Raymond
Berry Community Swimming Pool - A junior Olympic size pool, heated
therapy
pool, wading pool and a picnic area with BBQ's, (530) 335-2277. Mt. Burney Theatre -Located on the West end of Main Street, it was built in 1940 and has been providing entertainment to the area continuously since then. Newly renovated, the theatre has a new digital sound system, new seats, a new heating and air conditioning system, and first run movies! Burney Bowl - Located on the East end of Main Street, ten lanes with automatic scoring, black lighting available, and a bumper system for kids. Coffee shop and bar are open. Fitness Centers - A choice of fitness centers complete with the latest exercise equipment. All are located on Main St in Burney and one in the McArthur area. Shasta County Library-37038 Siskiyou Street. Burney summer film festival (June thru August), summer reading program for kids (June & July), computers available for public use, local history, and on-line book sales. www.librarybooksales.org |
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JUST AN
HOUR A WAY
Turtle
Bay Exploration Park Take Hwy 299 East to Interstate 5, go
South to
Hwy 299
West to Auditorium Drive. Turn right to Turtle Bay Exploration Park.
Turtle Bay
tells the story of California's Northern State Region and its people
through
wildlife exhibits, gardens, and trails. There is a 34,OO square foot
museum,
and a spectacular pedestrian "Sundial" bridge across the Sacramento
River. www.turtlebay.org/index.shtmlShasta Caverns Commercially operated, open-year round for guided tours of limestone caves above Lake Shasta. 1-800-795-2283 www.lakeshastacaverns.com McCloud Open-Air Excursion Train It rides through the forested slopes on the South side of Mt. Shasta. Taking a little over an hour, the excursions operate weekends from Memorial Day through Labor Day departing from the historic town of McCloud. Shasta Sunset Dinner Train, McCloud A nostalgic train ride through spectacular scenery featuring elegant dining aboard restored vintage rail cars. Open all year. Reservations 1-800-733-2 14 1 www.shastasunset.com www.shastasunset.com/index.php |
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BURNEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Serving the North Eastern California communities of Burney, Johnson Park, Cassel, Hat Creek, Old Station, Montgomery Creek, Round Mountain, and Big Bend P.O. BOX 36 BURNEY, CA. 96013 (530) 335-2111 E-MAIL: burneycc@c-zone.net
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