Lake Francis Resort, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Custom Search   Lake Francis Resort Builds Stronger Families We are nestled in the foothills of Northern California’s gold country, 30 miles NE of the Marysville/Yuba City area and 30 miles SE of Oroville, at approximately 1700 feet in elevation. Lake Francis Resort offers a variety of accommodations, including tent camping, RV camping, and cabins. Do you remember the first time you went camping? How the acrid smoke tingled your nose while you roasted marshmallows over the fire? The multitude of stars sparkling through the trees while the full moon cast     shadows in the night? How you snuggled into the warmth of your parent’s hug in the evening chill? Unfortunately, many children don’t have memories such as these. Some kids didn’t get to experience the togetherness that family camping provides. There are children who weren’t allowed the fun, adventure and mystery camping offers. Lake Francis Resort believes these under-privileged kids should experience the excitement of camp. Environmental Alternatives (EA), a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to building better and stronger families, operates Lake Francis Resort. EA provides residential care for over 600 foster kids in northern California. As a non-profit institution, all proceeds from Lake Francis Resort’s many operations go to providing that camp experience for foster children. Getting those kids to camp   will take the assistance of people like you. Simply by using the various amenities offered at Lake Francis Resort, you automatically help kids. The more often you come to camp, the closer you make that adventure a reality for kids. Bring your group for a meal or rent the conference facilities, and your enjoyment puts foster children into the memory making experience of summer camp. So, tell you friends, talk to your pastor, convince your club leadership, persuade your civic organization, and plan your next event at Lake Francis Resort. You can also make a tax-deductible donation earmarked for Kids’ Camp. You can give a monetary gift or donate useful items such as a canoe, or sporting equipment. Perhaps your club or civic group would consider sponsoring one or more camperships or a specific program at Kids’ Camp. Instead of accepting an offered discount on your Lake Francis Resort fees, tell the staff you want to designate that portion to Kids’ Camp. Every little bit helps! Another way you can get involved is by becoming a foster parent yourself. There just aren’t enough families willing to open their homes to kids in need. Foster children need a safe, positive home environment and you may be just the family that can make a difference! My class gets to go to Lake Francis for one whole day! I am bummed only 1 though! My sister went with her class in 6th grade and now I get to go! Our teacher said that we get to kayak, swim, and do many other things! I can't wait to get there and have soooooooo much fun!! See ya there! :) Says Adventurous Student A lake nearby is Lake Francis, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Yuba River - North Fork. Life's too short to enjoy all the entertaining stuff in the Northern Sierra Nevada. A trip to Malakoff Diggins State Park revitalizes the spirit. This campground is so gorgeous. Empire Mine State Park is a splendid place to stop by, and don't leave Lake Francis Resort without first going for a hike along the South Yuba Trail. All year is a wonderful time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you like the outdoors. There's delightful hiking along the Humbug Trail; get drenched paddling on Yuba River. At Lake Francis Resort through the warm months highs are in the 90's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 50's while Lake Francis Resort overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's. A lot of rainfall falls at Lake Francis Resort; January is the wettest month with most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Any time is a brilliant time at Lake Francis Resort if you fancy the outdoors. Some of the water nearby flows, like West Branch Dobbins Creek, and from Lake Francis Resort you get a great view of Scott Hill. You're sure to come across some friendly people from Dobbins here, and if you come at the right time of year, Yuba River - South Fork offers some brilliant whitewater. Amenities Rates LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Address: 13919 Lake Francis Rd Dobbins, California 95935 Coordinates: Latitude: 39.3654 Longitude: -121.2014 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GOLD MINERS INN-GRASS VALLEY, Grass Valley 12 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel In Grass Valley, CaliforniaOur hotel in Grass Valley, California offers premium amenities and the comfort of home for traveling families and business travelers...    Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley 13 miles away Our Motel is conveniently located near shopping and schools. Hospital, movie theatre, Laundromat, and restaurants are within walking distance. Right on city bus line. Golf course across the street. Se... 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California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.       These outdoors activities are available near Lake Francis Resort.   Camp Grounds Near Lake Francis Resort: Burnt Bridge Campground, Yuba County , 4 miles away Collins Lake Recreation Area, Oregon House , 4 miles away Collins Lake Recreation Area, Marysville , 4 miles away Thousand Trails, Oregon House , 4 miles away Frenchy Point Campground, Yuba County , 6 miles away Madrone Cove Campground, Yuba County , 6 miles away Hornswaggle Group Campground, Yuba County , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Lake Francis Resort: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites GOLD MINERS INN-GRASS VALLEY, Grass Valley , 12 miles away Holiday Lodge Grass Valley, Grass Valley , 13 miles away Stagecoach Motel, Grass Valley , 13 miles away Best Western Gold Country Inn, Grass Valley , 13 miles away Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City , 14 miles away Nevada City Inn, Nevada City , 14 miles away Golden Chain Resort Motel, Grass Valley , 15 miles away   Trails Near Lake Francis Resort: South Yuba Trail, Nevada County County , 16 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 929 feet elevation difference Humbug Trail, Nevada County County , 19 miles away,  4 hiking miles, 1041 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Lake Francis Resort: Soda Springs, California , 57 miles away, 625 vertical feet Boreal, California , 59 miles away, 500 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 60 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 60 miles away, 750 vertical feet Tahoe Donner, California , 65 miles away, 600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 67 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 67 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 73 miles away, 300 vertical feet Homewood, California , 73 miles away, 1650 vertical feet Northstar at Tahoe, California , 74 miles away, 2280 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Lake Francis Resort: Yuba River, Yuba/ Nevada County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.5 miles long (North and Middle Fork confluence to Englebright Reservoir) Yuba River - North Fork, Yuba County , 4 miles away, Class V - 2.3 miles long (Bullards Bar Dam to Middle Fork Yuba) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.2 miles long (Route 49 to Bridgeport) Yuba River - Middle Fork, Nevada/ Yuba County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.5 miles long (Route 49 to North Fork Yuba) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Purdon's Crossing to Route 49)   National Parks Near Lake Francis Resort: Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA , 59 miles away   Lakes Near Lake Francis Resort