FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Ideas for solitude?

Hi, all!

I am taking a little break between jobs, and I'd like to head out by myself for some 4x4 & camping.

I would love a quiet place by a lake, also preferably someplace that requires crossing a little bit of water.

Anyone have suggestions?

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Permalink Reply by UlySi on September 22, 2012 at 7:35pm

Out by eagle lakes trail you can also go up fordyce

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Permalink Reply by Marine Green on September 22, 2012 at 7:50pm

Eagles lakes trail is by Lassen?

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Permalink Reply by DWH on September 22, 2012 at 9:04pm

A dark closet and an mp3 player!

Signal peak is a pretty easy trail and the view from the top is awesome. It also is right next to the eagle lakes trail. No water to cross though.

I would not recommend going on fordyce alone.

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Permalink Reply by DWH on September 22, 2012 at 9:21pm

Eagle Lakes trail is an hour and a half or so outside of Sacramento on your way to Reno.

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Permalink Reply by tacocat on September 24, 2012 at 10:31am

Indian Creek Reservoir by Markleeville. It's an awesome camp site by a nice fishing lake. No water crossing that I know of, but it's mostly BLM land, so you can probably find something.

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Permalink Reply by Sonof40 on September 24, 2012 at 12:20pm

Just returned from Eagle Lakes area. Grouse Ridge area has a water crossing and great primitive camping along the South Fork Yuba river. That "river" however is pretty small for fishing.

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Permalink Reply by Zelda on September 24, 2012 at 12:45pm

I liked Mendocino National, its HUGE, you can seriously get lost in there. You can go as far back as you want. Take maps from the rangers office and sign in with them before you head in, that way they know to look for you if you are gone too long. Have fun