Long Valley Road
                                                    Greenville, CA 95947
                                                    530 258-7751
Area Map # 67        www.fishsniffer.com/maps/roundvalley.html

Paddle Notes: An outstanding paddling adventure awaits you at Round Valley Reservoir. Paddlers can enjoy a diversity of scenery and captivating views in a harmonious mountain setting. The rich raw beauty of the environment will etch itself in your memory for a lifetime. The reservoir is easily accessible off of Highway 89 and is an intriguing retreat for all levels of paddlers and anglers. The restriction on swimming, jet and waterskiing reduces the number of visitors to a small handful. The pleasant paddle around the reservoir’s perimeter provides commanding views of colorful mountains and foothills clothed with pines. Thick stands of trees along the shoreline provide plenty of shady pullout access locations to relax upon for a spell. NOTE: Several areas of the reservoir had a growth of yellow algae along the shore, which clung to the bottom of my boat when I was here.

Wind & Weather Conditions: The lullaby of a gentle wind sighing in the pines throughout the day is typical at Round Valley Reservoir. However, the afternoon winds can become quite fierce. It is advisable to paddle close to the shore if the wind picks up. At the crack of day in the summertime, the brisk air temperature awakens your senses, but when the air temperature soars into the high 80s and 90s by midday, you’ll wish swimming was allowed. This area is subject to snowfall in the winter and thunderstorms in the summer. The rainy and snow season is from October to April.

Terrain: Impressive pines erupt from massive foothills that flank the shoreline, which provide outstanding scenery while paddling this stunning reservoir. Deer-filled meadows and unobstructed views of lush landscape are two of the reservoirs highlights. If you want to indulge yourself after a leisurely paddle, you can drift gently on its peaceful waters undisturbed by choppy waves caused from fast-moving powerboats.

Open: Only boats with 7.5 horsepower are allowed. The lake is open daily year-round depending on the weather. Round Valley Resort is only open two weekends in the summer.

Fees: There is a fee to camp.

Lake Directions: From the town of Canyon Dam, heading southeast off of Highway 89, drive about eight-and-a-half miles to the town of Greenville. Turn right on S. Main Street. Stay to the left on S. Main Street when the road forks. Drive point-four mile, then turn right on Greenville-Round Valley Road. Drive three miles Long Valley Road and turn right. Proceed one mile to reach the campground.

Resources: Plumas Chamber of Commerce            Ph: 800 326-2247

Kayak Fishing: If you are looking for excellent black bass kayak fishing action, Round Valley Reservoir is the place to go.  There's also an ample amount of quality catfish and bluegill. Round Valley Reservoir is a warm water fishery where anglers catch large numbers of largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. but it is the abundance of bluegill  that draws most anglers from throughout Northern California to fish here.

Campgrounds and Facilities:
Round Valley Resort: (Located at the reservoir.)      Ph: 530 256-7751
Round Valley Lake Resort features 50 developed tent or RV sites with hot showers and toilets, tables, and fire rings, boat rentals and mooring, a bait shop and store with limited camping supplies. Water is available at most sites, but there is no electricity. The campground is only open from June 19th to June 22nd, and from July 31st to August 3rd. Due to the remote location of the resort, it does not receive normal phone service, but you can leave a voice message.  

Greenville Campground: (Located one miles northwest of Greenville off of Highway 89.) There are tent and RV sites with vault toilets and water. No reservations. There is a fee to camp and for pets. Open from April 1st to October 1st.                                         Ph: 530 284-7224