|
Lake Britton is an outdoor paradise of fresh
blue water, awe-inspiring coves,
investigative trails, and first class
fishing. Recreational opportunities at the
lake seem to have almost no end: you can
bike, swim, boat, hike, wakeboard, water
ski, camp, kayak, and fish. While paddling,
keep watch for bald eagles, black-tailed
deer, black bears, osprey, and a plethora of
other wildlife.
If paddling isn’t your cup of tea, try
hiking or mountain biking along the
extensive trail system. Perfect for a lazy
walk or heart-pumping run, the shoreline
trails range in difficulty from easy to
challenging, offering you access to
spectacular views of the area’s diverse
flora and fauna. Take your water bottle and
camera with you because once you’re out on
the trails, you may not want to head back
for quite a while.
The lake is formed by a dam of the Pit River
and is filled by the Pit River, and the
Cayton, Clark, Hat, and Burney Creeks. It
covers roughly seven miles of the Pit
River’s channel. The lake is maintained by P
G & E as a source of hydroelectric energy
and for recreation. While the park only
encompasses a small part of the lake; it
does feature a very family-friendly beach as
well as a boat ramp, docks and rentals.
Kayak
fishing opportunities are abundant. Popular
activities include skiing and wakeboarding,
tubing, kayaking, swimming
 and fishing. The
park features two very nice picnic areas
near the lake. One at the boat ramp and one
at Pioneer Cove, which requires a hike.
Map of Lake Britton
|
