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Cabin in Markleeville
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 338 reviewsMarkleeville Lilac Cottage, Cozy Creekside Cabin
Cabin in Pollock Pines
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 138 reviewsCedar Pines Cabin - A Quaint Rustic Charmer
Cabin in Grass Valley
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviewsFireplace, hot tub, close to Hwy 80, Rollins Lake
Cabin in Alta
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 281 reviewsFairy Tale Cottage - Forest Retreat, Love Dogs
Cabin in Pollock Pines
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviewsCozy River Cabin/HOT TUB/Escape from the Bay
Cabin in South Lake Tahoe
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 137 reviewsLighthus: A Contemporary Tahoe Retreat
Cabin in Stateline
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviewsModern Mountain Studio, Incredible Views, 2 Guests
Cabin in South Lake Tahoe
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 510 reviewsPeaceful A-frame Getaway
Other great vacation rentals in North Star
Home in Placerville
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 380 reviewsEntire Cottage Near Historic Downtown Placerville.
Cottage in Placerville
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 288 reviewsMeadow Guest Cottage
Guest suite in Durham
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 116 reviewsHorse View Farm Stay
Guesthouse in Placerville
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 410 reviewsMiners Cottage
Cottage in Nevada City
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviewsZen Cottage - A Relaxing Haven
Guesthouse in Penn Valley
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 186 reviewsYuba River Retreat Cottage
Guesthouse in Olivehurst
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 403 reviewsFarm Fresh - Quiet Country Stay
Farm stay in Cool
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 101 reviewsAdorable Tiny House in Gold Country on Mini Farm
Your guide to North Star
All About North Star
North Star is a small locality in northern California’s Yuba County that sits at an elevation of 4,000 feet, nestled between the Tahoe National Forest and the Plumas National Forest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The area is home to a variety of mountain-top pine tree forests, where freshwater creeks flow into dramatic, cliffside waterfalls. Within a short drive, reservoir lakes like the Little Grass Valley Reservoir attract visitors looking to bring their kayaks and canoes for tranquil paddles amongst the secluded mountains.
The Yuba County area encompassing North Star was one of California’s first established counties in the mid-1800s, when prospectors flocked here during the height of the Gold Rush. To the east of town, the Underground Gold Miners Museum helps tell the area’s rich mining history, as well as the stories of miners who lived and worked here.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in North Star
Overall, the North Star area experiences dry weather all year round. Summers are hot and sunny, but you can cool off at a local swimming spot at this time of year at one of the dozens of nearby reservoirs. Winter is cold, but snow is rare. Fall is cool and comfortable, and the Sierra Nevada Mountain foliage turns from deep green to shades of rich red and gold. You can see the fall foliage in full effect from the Camel Peak lookout point in the Plumas National Forest. Spring days are warm, but things cool off at night. Seasonal wildflowers including honeysuckle and purple California lilacs thrive along the Yuba Rim Trail at this time of year.
Top things to do in North Star
Sly Creek Reservoir
Sitting at more than 3,500 feet of elevation, Sly Creek Reservoir draws visitors on warm days to kayak and paddle through its sparkling blue lake waters. The reservoir is surrounded by enormous maple trees, showing off their deep green foliage during summer, winter, and spring, and shedding its green leaves for red and yellow in the fall.
North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve
The 2.5-mile Phantom Falls hike across Table Mountain passes by small waterfalls and sprawling meadows of yellow California poppies. From the reserve’s parking lot, you can follow the unmarked trail at the entrance and continue until you reach the final waterfall and scenic outlook at the end of the trail, the 135-foot Phantom Falls. The water flows between a crevice of North Table Mountain’s flat-top mesa, and in spring, hundreds of colorful wildflowers cover the mesa above the cascading falls.
Plumas-Eureka State Park
Plumas-Eureka State Park sits on 4,500 acres of northern California forest, home to a variety of pine trees amid the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The park houses relics from California’s Gold Rush era with historic blacksmith workshops and a gold mining museum. You can watch live blacksmith demonstrations using tools from the 1800s and learn about the mining process that drew in thousands of new settlers to this area at the height of America’s Gold Rush.
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