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Leaf Lake Rd; tent & RV sites $32-34, yurts $84; mid-May-mid-Oct; )
Near the north shore of stunning Fallen Leaf Lake, this is one of the biggest and most pop-
ular campgrounds on the south shore, with pay showers and approximately 200 wooded
sites and six canvas-sided yurts that can sleep a family of five (bring your own sleeping
bags).
Big Pines Mountain House
MOTEL
530-541-5155;
www.thebigpines.com
; 4083 Cedar Ave; r incl breakfast
$50-129; )
Choose from over 70 comfortable rooms in various sizes - some with blissful mountain
views - and in summertime, stroll to the private beach nearby or take a dip in the heated
pool. Gas fireplaces cozy up the king kitchenette rooms. Pet fee $15.
Blue Lake Inn
MOTEL
530-544-6459;
www.thebluelakeinn.com
;
944 Friday Ave; r incl breakfast
$89-104; )
A good value choice near the Heavenly Gondola, these ample motel rooms have the core
amenities: microwave, fridge, coffeemaker and flat-screen TV, plus a hot tub and outdoor
pool. Pet fee $15.
Campground by the Lake
CAMPGROUND
with/without hookups from $40/29, cabins $49-80; Apr-Oct; )
Highway noise can be an around-the-clock irritant, though proximity to the city pool and
ice rink make this wooded in-town campground with an RV dump station a decent choice.
Basic sleeping-platform cabins are available between Memorial Day (late May) and Labor
Day (early September).
Alder Inn
INN
530-544-4485;
www.thealderinn.com
; 1072 Ski Run Blvd; r $99-150;
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