This remarkable reservoir is bordered by magnificent rocky mountains blanketed with soaring pine forests. It is nestled in Amador County, in the Plumas National Forest, on Bear River, just off of Highway 88, about 40-miles east of Jackson.

Summer days are perfected by pleasant air temperatures, cool refreshing waters, lakeside picnics, and hours of doing whatever strikes your fancy. An outing here will surely open your eyes to natural wonders both new and old, and a kayaking adventure at Lower Bear River Reservoir will never disappoint. Select a comfortable campsite, roast up some marshmallows and watch the day fade away over the mountains, knowing that new paddling adventures await you each morning.

Take a leisurely paddle around the reservoir and relish in the picturesque shores. As you paddle, keep your eyes peeled for the abundant wildlife in the surrounding forest. This remarkable reservoir is bordered by magnificent rocky mountains blanketed with soaring pine forests.

Lower Bear River Reservoir is one of a handful of gorgeous lakes and reservoirs clustered together within a short distance from one another, which makes this area a superb paddling destination. The reservoir is easily accessible and is open to many types of boating, but if you’re a kayaker, one drawback is the hazardous afternoon wind conditions. Another drawback of this gorgeous reservoir is the water temperature, which is ice cold.

Lower Bear River Reservoir is a one-of-a-kind destination for kayakers. Whether your preference is kayaking, canoeing, kayak angling, or SUP paddling, you will have a fun-filled paddling excursion at Lower Bear River Reservoir. The reservoir is a wonderland combination of water activity and tranquility that will both relax you and your entire family.

Map of Lower Bear RIver Reservoir

  
 
 
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