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Directions

GPS Coordinates: N 39°19'6.69"
W 120°36'9.10" ; elevation is 5739 ft.

I-80 East from Sacramento: Take Yuba Gap Exit, 30 miles east of Colfax. Turn right, follow the road to the "Y" and stay left. Follow signs to Snowflower gate, approximately 1 mile from freeway.

I-80 West from Reno: Take Yuba Gap Exit, 30 miles west of Truckee. Turn left, follow the road to the 'Y' and stay left. Follow signs to Snowflower gate, approximately 1 mile from freeway.

Hwy 20 North from Nevada City: Take I-80 west (Sacramento) and take first Yuba Gap exit. Turn left, follow the road to the 'Y' and stay left. Follow signs to Snowflower gate, approximately 1 mile from freeway.

ATTENTION: Directions to Snowflower found on most mapping programs send you to Emigrant Gap. DO NOT EXIT FREEWAY AT EMIGRANT GAP - THERE IS NO TURN-AROUND. EXIT YUBA GAP INSTEAD. Call the Ranger Station if you need assistance with directions: (530) 389-8241.

Snowflower
NACO

41776 Yuba Gap Drive
Emigrant Gap, CA 95715
530.389.8241

Accommodations
Campsites: 158 power/water - Rentals: 4 cabins, 8 trailers (June through September only), 3 deluxe hostel rooms, 2 standard hostel rooms, chalet (call 530.389.8241 to book hostel rooms or the chalet)

Preserve Description
Summer at Snowflower
This beautiful wooded preserve located in the high sierra mountains of Northern California offers fun and adventure for all ages. We have rental boats on our beautiful 23 acre lake, swimming, fishing, paint ball course, hiking and mountain biking are available nearby. For those who like to take a few risks gambling at BoomTown or Lake Tahoe are both a short drive.

For those who are looking for some R&R you can find a quite place on our lake’s sandy beach to read a book, go bird watching (Eagles, hawks, geese, woodpeckers, and snowy egrets have all been spotted), or just enjoy the scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Note: Due to our proximity to OHV roads and trails OHV’s and ATV’s are allowed to drive off the park to access public lands where OHV users can have a great time. Before you can take advantage of this privilege you must register you OHV at the ranger station. Please inquire at our ranger station regarding OHV specific policies.

Winter at Snowflower
We receive up to 500 inches of annual snow fall per year making it the perfect place to sled, cross country ski, have a snowball fight or make snow angels. Our proximity to some of the nation’s best ski areas and our new cabins in the woods makes Snowflower the perfect jumping off point for your ski or snowboarding vacation. When traveling to Snowflower in the winter you should always have either four wheel drive or chains.

PRESERVE NOTES:

ZIP LINE INFORMATION: The activity that was featured in the June 08 Trailblazer known as the Zip Line will not be in use this summer. Due to changes in insurance structure we have put a hold on this project.

Snowflower strives to offer a range of fun filled and adventurous activities for our members and we will be replacing this amenity with many other fun activities. We are sorry for any confusion and ask for your understanding. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you this summer.

FIRE DANGER! Snowflower is in a high fire danger area! Please, no wood fires and limit your cooking to gas/propane stoves and be extra careful!

BEAR ALERT: We are in bear country, please keep your campsite clear of food and garbage to reduce any bear encounters.

Member Amenities Include

Basketball Court, Beach, Boat Dock, Canoes, Country Store, Cross-Country Skiing, Family Center, Fishing, Heated Swimming Pool (June 15 to September 15), Horseshoe Pits, Lake, Laundry Facilities, Nature Trails, Paddleboats, Playground, Sledding, Volleyball Court, Wi-Fi Access

Points of Interest

High Sierra surrounds the preserve
Andesite Ridge, Red Mountain, Castle Peak, 15 miles
Ski Museum, 15 miles
Donner Lake, 25 miles
Donner Museum of Local History, 25 miles
Firehouse Museum, 30 miles
Nevada County Historical Mining Museum, 35 miles
Lake Tahoe, 40 miles
Tahoe National Forest

Additional Local Information

If you are interested in renting our Hostel or Chalet, please call 530.389.8241 for reservations. For road information, please call the Country Store 8am-4pm 7 days a week: 530.389.9611.