If you live in the Bay Area, you don’t have to travel thousands of miles for an immersive mountain vacation. Riverside Mountain Lodge, located in Downieville, CA, is an easy half-day drive away and a beautiful spot to rest and recharge. Whether you love outdoor activities or want to reconnect with nature by the banks of the Yuba and Downie rivers, this is the place for you.

Newly updated and reopened, this lodge features a beautiful river view and close proximity to hiking and biking trails, great fishing spots, white-water rafting areas, and much more. It has two stories of comfortable, spacious rooms, a large common area, and outdoor seating where you can sit back and relax. Vacationers looking for an authentic getaway will be delighted with the lodge's rustic charm and decor.

If you love history, you’ll love staying in Downieville. One of California’s biggest towns during the height of the gold rush, it’s considered to have changed the least since the 1850s among all the state’s gold rush settlements. In fact, you can still pan for gold here! Filled with historic buildings and surrounded by wildflower meadows, lush forests, and picturesque mountains, Downieville is an ideal vacation destination for history buffs and nature lovers alike.

From dirt biking and fly fishing to rock climbing and boating, you have nearly endless opportunities for outdoor fun when you stay at Riverside Mountain Lodge. The area offers plenty of activities no matter what time of year you visit, ranging from snow sports to wild-game hunting. As long as you’re an outdoor enthusiast, you’ll have an unforgettable experience.

Discover everything the upgraded Riverside Mountain Lodge and the Downieville area have to offer by booking a getaway today. Visit them online or call the lodge at (530) 289-1000 to make a reservation.