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The serene, tranquil beauty of Butt Valley
Reservoir provides kayakers with extraordinary
paddling opportunities. Located in the Plumas
National Forest in Plumas County, this remote
reservoir is the ideal place to satisfy all
paddling enthusiasts.Nestled in a backdrop of huge pines and
colorful foliage, it is a “must see”
paddling and camping destination for all
skill levels of paddlers. All kinds of
watercraft dot the lake’s surface, from
leisurely canoes to high-speed powerboats.
You can explore Butt Valley Reservoir’s
coves in a canoe or kayak and get up-close
views of the wildlife. The water fun doesn’t
end after an invigorating paddle around the
shore of Butt Valley Lake. It’s inviting to
swimmers and fishermen alike.
Or if you’re up for it, take a long hike.
When the sun has warmed your skin, find a
quiet place to dive into the cool depths,
refreshing yourself with a leisurely lake
swim. The reservoir also features miles of
hiking and horseback riding trails and ideal
shady campsite settings.
Butt Valley Lake is an aquatic haven for
brown and rainbow trout. Believed to be one
of the lake’s best-kept secrets, the trout
fishing is what angler’s dream of, with
 great
populations of large specimens.
Unfortunately, the Dixie Fire in September
2021 in Northern California burned the area
surrounding Butt Valley Reservoir.
Map of Butt Valley Reservoir
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