Sierra City is a small, picturesque mountain town located in the northern Sierra Nevada mountain range in Sierra County, Northern California. It's part of the Gold Country region and is nestled in a scenic area surrounded by forested mountains. Sierra City is a small town with a population of 221 at the 2010 census, making it a peaceful and close-knit community.
Independence Lake is one of the most pristine alpine lakes west of the Rockies. The lake and surrounding alpine forests offer exceptional recreation, including hiking, fishing, kayaking and bird watching in the beautiful Sierra Nevada.
Underground Gold Miners Museum exists to tell the story of this unique place. The underground story is both human and geological. Both aspects of the story are golden.
Cottonwood Creek Campground is located on the seasonal Cottonwood Creek along Highway 89, four miles south of Sierraville. Its location makes it a great base camp for a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, hunting, hiking and biking.
Milton Gottardi Museum Preserves the History of the Sierra Valley including Loyalton Main Street, Homes & Schools, Logging, Ranching, Ice Harvesting and Railroads. Townsites include Calpine, Sattley, Sierraville, and Loyalton.
At 8,587 feet, Sierra Buttes is the tallest peak in the Lakes Basin region, the northernmost section of the Sierra. The peak is a commanding geologic feature, rising 4,500 feet above the North Yuba River Canyon and 2,800 feet above Lakes Basin.
The Tahoe National Forest is located northeast of Sacramento in the central Sierra Nevada mountains and extends from near Lake Tahoe to north of the prominent Sierra Buttes.
