Ahjumawi Lava Springs SP - Kayak Trip / Canoe Trip
Report Type: Destination Report
Nearest City: McArthur, CA
Difficulty: Moderate
Submitted by: Penny Rand
Description:
A CA state park that is accessible by boat only. Beautiful underground springs and numerous ancient Indian fish traps. Abundant wildlife/waterfowl.
Uncrowded due to remoteness. Abundant water passages to explore. There is primitive camping at the state park. Mosquitoes abundant mid summer. Can be windy.
Accommodations:
Primitive boat camping in the aprk. Otherwise need to find a motel in Fall River Mills or campground at Burney Falls State Park near Burney, CA. Also, RV park at Fairground in McArthur.
Fees:
None
Directions:
Hwy 299E from Redding, CA. Approx 1 1/2 hrs to town of McArthur. Turn Left to "Rat Farm" behind Fairgrounds. Go approx. 4 miles to parking area.
Resources:
Ahjumawi State Park brochure available at US Forest Service office in Fall River Mills.
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