Rare 1 acre parcel in Goodyears Bar. Level parcel with excellent access to Mountain House Rd. Yuba River access is just down the street. Power is available on property. There ...
Listing provided by Dee Bulanti, Sierra County Realty
Downieville's Great Donkey race
The Great Downieville Donkey race was held on Labor Day weekend 2009. The competition was fierce but in the end it was the Major Downie Chapter of E Clampus Vitas that won the victory flag. Check out YouTube for the photo finish.
Gold Rush Days in Downieville
Downieville plays dress up during Gold Rush Days. You are invited to come to town in costume and kick up your heels! You just might see Mark Twain out for an evening stroll.
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The migration of hundreds of Mountian bike enthusiasts started on Friday last with organizers, volunteers and town folk gearing up for the big weekend event. Saturday, July 11th was the ...
Downieville hosted the world-famous donkey race on Labor Day Weekend 2009. It was a great time had by all. See the race on youTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJWD1zpdP7QWhat happens when a donkey ...
Downieville was named one of 20 Best Small Towns in the west by Sunset Magazine in the latest March 2009 issue. This puts Downieville in a very select group which includes Capitola, ...
Welcome to
Sierra County!
This is the land of the majestic Sierra Buttes and its Lakes Basin, the mighty Yuba Rivers, the awesome Sierra Valley and tons of Gold Rush history. Almost 3400 folks call Sierra County “home” where more than 70% of the land is in the Tahoe National Forest. Downieville
Downieville is a hustling and bustling town of 325 people and the County Seat. Located on the confluence of the Yuba and Downie Rivers at an elevation of 2800 feet, it is a lovely little riverside mountain town. It is the home of the Fourth of July parade and the mountain bike mecca of the Sierra.All Sierra County offices can be found here as well as the Superior Court and the Western Sierra Medical Clinic. The drive along historic Highway 49 is a delight to the senses whether you are driving your ragtop or riding your Harley.
Sierra City
A little further upstream is the lovely little alpine town of Sierra City, gateway to the Lakes Basin Recreation Area. This is the land of many lakes and streams and the Pacific Crest Trail as well as Sardine, Packer and Salmon Lake Lodges and numerous private camps. Sierra City has that delightful mountain feel with views of the Sierra Buttes and the surrounding valley.Henness Pass Road
The quiet towns of Pike and Alleghany are found along the historic Henness Pass road which was a major thoroughfare during the Gold Rush. This road stretches from North San Juan and goes east through Weber Lake and Jackson Meadows across Highway 89 and on to Verdi and Reno, Nevada.Winter Activity
In the winter, both the Lakes Basin and the Henness Pass area are groomed for snowmobiles, snowshoes and x-country skiing.Recreation
Sierra County boasts some of the best fishing and four wheeling in Northern California. It is the jewel of the Sierra long noted for its pure water, azure blue skies and abundance of peace and tranquility.