Eating & Sleeping
Oroville 11
5 Luceddies American &
Italian Restaurant American $
(%530-533-1722; 2053 Montgomery St; mains
$6-15; hMon-Sat) This new Oroville eatery
dishes out pasta and burgers in the afternoon
but locals rave over its breakfasts. The Big Boy
Scramble is a delicious heartstopper.4 Lake Oroville State
Recreation Area Camping $
(%530-538-2219, 800-444-7275; http://www.parks.
ca.gov; 917 Kelly Ridge Rd; tent/RV sites $15/35;
W) Not the most rustic choice, but there are
good primitive sites if you’re willing to hike, and
fl oating campsites accessible only by boat.Lake Almanor 33
5 Red Onion Grill New American $$
(www.redoniongrill.com; 384 Main St, Chester;
meals $10-25; h11am-9pm) Hands down the
fi nest in Chester, the upscale New American
cuisine has generous Italian infl uences (like
the simply prepared rock shrimp and crab
Alfredo) and there’s bar food with panache.
The setting is cozy with wall lanterns and a
crackling fi re.4 Feather Bed B&B B&B $$
(%530-283-0102; http://www.featherbed-inn.com;
542 Jackson St, at Court St, Chester; d from $150,
cottages $179-190; c) This frilly pink 1893
Queen Anne home is all antiques and cuteness.
A teddy bear adorns every quilted bed.Lakes Basin 55
4 Salmon Creek
Campground Campground $
(%530-993-1410; tent & RV sites without
hookups $18) One of nicest US Forest Service(USFS) campgrounds in the area is 2 miles
north of Bassetts on Gold Lake Hwy. It has
vault toilets, running water and fi rst-come,
fi rst-served sites.Sierra City 66
5 Big Springs Gardens Brunch $$$
(%530-862-1333; 32163 Hwy 49; mains incl
price of admission $35-37; hlunch Fri-Sun
summer, reservations required) This private
botanical garden makes for an enjoyable stroll
when the weather is warm, but the best time to
visit is for their special brunch. Dine on berries
from the surrounding hills and trout fresh
from the pond, served alfresco. Trails pass a
waterfall-laced natural area.4 Buttes Resort Cabin $
(%530-862-1170, 800-991-1170; http://www.sierracity.
com; 230 Main St; cabins $55-145) In the heart of
Sierra City, the small cluster of cabins occupies
a lovely spot overlooking the river and is a
favorite with hikers. Most cabins have a private
deck and barbecue; some have full kitchens.4 Wild Plum
Campground Campground $
(%530-993-1410; tent sites $18) Of the handful
of camping areas east of Sierra City, this is the
most scenic, along a rushing stretch of the river.
The facilities – vault toilets and fi rst-come, fi rst-
served sites – are basic but clean.Downieville 55
4 Riverside Inn Hotel $
(%530-289-1000; http://www.downieville.us; 206
Commercial St; r $75-155) Rooms have TVs and
bathrooms, and a screen door lets you keep the
main door open to listen to the river run by.251
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