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| Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area - Site # 257 | |||
| Background: | Riverbank cottonwoods and willows shelter one of the finest fishing stretches in California, with king salmon, steelhead, rainbow trout and striped bass some of the catches. The river is on a major migratory route for birds of the Pacific flyway and provides home to an amazing number of species. The River Patwin Indian tribe once lived nearby the area and in 1872 John Muir camped near what is now the park. | ||
| The Habitat: | Riparian forests and riparian scrub communties cover the majority of the undeveloped portion. Willows, cottonwood, and wild grape are among many other shrubs, trees, and plants along the river that provide habitat for wildlife | ||
| The Experience: | This site allows access to the riperian area along the Sacramento River. | ||
| Wildlife and Where to Find It: | trails, boating | ||
| Viewing Tips: | Fishing, birding. | ||
| Site Notes: | Dayuse boat lauch facilities, camping, fishing, hiking and bird watching are the major activities enjoyed at this park. | ||
| Nearby Viewing Sites: | unknown | ||
| Visitor Information: | Colusa County Chamber of Commerce - 530-458-5525 - http://www.colusacountychamber.com/ | ||
| Viewing Site Hours of Operation are: | |||
| Staff On-site: | Yes | ||
| Open: | Everday | ||
| Hours: | Day use and camping Hours and days of operation a | ||
| Year Round: | Yes | ||
| Road Information: |  Paved.  Gravel.  Dirt. | ||
| Road Hazards: no See Access/Public Use #3 | |||
 Number of Parking Spaces: 30 | |||
| Parking Fee: Yes | |||
| Proximity to viewing area:adjacent | |||
 Pull-Through Parking: | |||
| Parking Notes: See Access/Public Use #3 Parking fee subject to change. See park website. | |||
| How to Get There: | The park is near downtown Colusa, nine miles east of I-5 on Highway 20, north of Sacramento | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Managing Agency: | California State Parks | ||
| Agency Site URL: | http://www.parks.ca.gov | ||
| Physical Address: | N/A , CA |
Agency 2: | PO BOX 207 COLUSA, CA 95932-0207 |
| Manager Phone: | 530-895-6144 | ||
| Site Phone: | 530-458-4927 | ||
| County: | Sutter | ||
| Addition Website: | http://www.parks.ca.gov | ||