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Price
$5/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
73 campsites
Season
Open daily 8 a.m. un...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Pets Allowed
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Learn more about alerts →Wildlife watchers and trail hikers get the most out of this place. The Florida National Scenic Trail runs 5.44 miles through sandhill and ravine habitat, Sherman's fox squirrels and gopher tortoises wander the grounds, and fall is the sweet spot for cool temps and wildflower bloo
Outer Sandhill loop sites run hot and exposed in summer with little shade, and some sites sit on unlevel sand that makes tent setup frustrating. If shade and level ground matter, aim for inner loop sites or request near the Lakeview bathhouse around sites 58-59.
Context for the broader area surrounding Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Loop Sand, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Stony+Gorge+Dam">Stony Gorge Dam</a>, <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Orland+Project">Orland Project</a>, completed in 1928, is on Stony Creek about 18 miles downstream from East Park Dam and 5 miles west of Fruto in western Glenn county. The dam is a concrete slab and buttress structure with a height of 139 feet and a crest length of 868 feet. A warm-water fishery with an 18-mile shoreline. Excellent boating and shoreline accessibility. One boat ramp useable most of the summer, depending on water level. Free camping except for group camping area. Available bass species include largemouth and smallmouth bass of Texan strain that grow faster and mature earlier (10 to 12 pounds). A thriving bluegill and crappie population (2 to 3 pounds). Catfishing good year-round (up to 20 pounds). <A HREF="http://cdec.water.ca.gov/river/res_STG.html"> Reservoir levels.</a>
Located 21 miles west of Willows off Maxwell Stony Gorge Rd. Nearest highway, I-5.
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Fall delivers the most comfortable conditions. Expect daytime highs in the mid-60s to low-80s with lower humidity and fewer afternoon thunderstorms than summer. Migratory and resident birds are very active, sandhill wildflowers bloom along the trails, and the sinkhole lakes stay warm enough for swimming. October is prime for wildflower viewing. Crowds are light to moderate compared to winter holidays. Spring also brings bird migrations and blooms. Summer on the outer Sandhill sites gets brutally hot with little shade; inner loop sites fare better under tree cover. Winter mornings are crisp, and the park's lakefront cabins get gas fireplaces October through April.
Peak season with warm weather, perfect for water activities. Book early.
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Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring/grill and potable water. 20- and 30-amp electrical service is available at most sites with select sites offering 50-amp service. A centralized dump station and bathhouse facilities with hot showers are available (Lakeview bathhouse is fully accessible). Laundry (coin-operated washer/dryer) and restroom facilities are listed among park amenities. Well-behaved domestic pets are allowed in campgrounds but not inside bathhouses.
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