Camp Far West Reservoir (also known as Camp Far West Lake) is a small reservoir in the foothills of Northern California located approximately 8 miles east of

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and 45 miles northeast of

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. The lake also forms the meeting point of three California counties, Placer,

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and Yuba Bear River and Rock Creek, near what was formerly the confluence of the two streams. The dam was constructed in 1963 as part of the

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to control flooding in the

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, and to provide

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to the surrounding area. The facility is owned and operated by the South Sutter Water District.

Recreation and trails

Numerous trails exist around the lake. Dirt roads and trails surround the lake and are typically accessible year round. Free range cattle are common in the area both on the dirt trails and in the campground areas around the lake. The

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released a
advisory statement
regarding eating fish caught from this reservoir based on the mercury level.

References

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Recreation and trails

See also

References