CHILKOOT

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CAMPING • CALIFORNIA

Chilkoot


April 18, 2024

Chilkoot is a first-come-first-serve campground located in California with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forest. The 30 campsites have basic amenities including picnic tables and fire rings. Visitors can enjoy nearby fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. The best time to visit is from June to September with average temperatures ranging from the high 60s to low 80s. This is a great spot for wilderness camping and for those looking to escape the crowds.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Grizzly Lake

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Jackass Lakes

Almaco Jack • Apache Trout • Brook Trout

California Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Smallmouth Bass

Lewis Creek

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

Finger Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Kelp Bass

Manzanita Lake

Apache Trout • Black Sea Bass • Brown Trout

Millerton Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Spotted Bass

East Fork Granite Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Shaver Lake

Apache Trout • Atlantic Salmon • Brown Trout • Kelp Bass • Rainbow Trout • Smallmouth Bass

Junction Lake

Apache Trout • Rainbow Trout

Isberg Lakes

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Evelyn Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Fish Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout • Rainbow Trout

Avocado Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Vandeburg Lake

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass

Lillian Lake

Apache Trout • Brook Trout • Golden Trout • Rainbow Trout

Kings River, below Pine Flat Reservoir

Apache Trout • Kelp Bass

Pine Flat Lake

Apache Trout • Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

STATE HIGHWAY 50 TO 1/4 MILE NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 50
South Fork American Watershed, California
ELLICOTS BRIDGE TO BIG GRIZZLY CANYON
North Fork American Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO SOUTH OF UPPER TRUCKEE ROAD (SEC LINE BETWEEN 17/20 INTERCEPTS RIVER AND UNNAMED TRIBUTARY)
Lake Tahoe Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 7, T11N, R18E TO BLAIR BRIDGE
Lake Tahoe Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 15,T10N, R17E TO CONFLUENCE WITH SILVER FORK OF AMERICAN RIVER
South Fork American Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH VAN HORN CREEK TO COSUMNES MINE ROAD
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
COSUMNES MINE ROAD TO CONFLUENCE WITH STEELY FORK COSUMNES RIVER
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
CENTERVILLE FLAT TO HANGMAN'S BRIDGE
Upper Carson Watershed, California
1/4 MILE NORTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 50 TO AVALANCHE LAKE
South Fork American Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 2, T9N, R18E TO CONFLUENCE WITH MOKELUMNE RIVER
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California

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