Motorcycle touring is how
we discovered the Springville area, and we have a great combination of beautiful
and diverse scenery and 'ear-to-ear-grin'
twisties. See the touring map
for a scenic backroads round trip from LA and fun local touring roads.
Bicycle tourers are in for some good riding as well. Because this area is sparsely populated and not overly touristed, the roads and the air are clear. April - November are excellent riding.
Book your touring group of 2 to 12 people at one of our vacation rentals. See Area Info for other local things to do.
• Golden Trout Wilderness Pack Trains
Water
sport opportunities are available at Lake Success between Porterville and Springville
on Highway 190. Lake Success Marina offers
boat and jet-ski rentals (559) 539-2079
Fishing opportunities are at Success Lake, Tule River and mountain lakes in Balch Park. Dennison House at Three Springs Ranch has it's own private fishing pond.
Relax with a massage and spa experience in nature at Springville's unique Sycamore Grove Wellness Spa on the banks of the Tule River. Yoga and Tai chi classes available too!
Launch from famed 'Slick Rock' on Bear Creek Road only a few miles from our vacation rental cabins and enjoy the view!
Opportunities for hiking and skiing in the Sequoia National Monument, Mountain Home State Forest and Balch Park (County) jurisdictions abound. Groomed trails for crosscountry skiing can be found at Camp Nelson on Hwy 190. See little known Giant Sequoia groves, waterfalls and breathtaking mountain vistas.
Sequoia Groves in the Tule River Watershed and Southern Sierra include:
Alder Creek, Black Mountain, Burro Creek Grove, Dillonwwod, Maggie Mountain, McIntyre, Mountain Home, Parker Peak, Peyrone, Red Hill Grove, Silver Creek, South Peyrone and Wishon
Contact:
Ponderosa Lodge (559) 539-2618
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (559) 565-3341
Mountain Home State Forest (559) 539-2321 (Summer) and (559) 539-2855 (Winter)
Sequoia National Forest, Tule River Ranger District (559) 539-2607
Sequoia National Forest Ranger District (559) 784-1500
LEARN SOMETHING!
Local Schools and Learning Centers:
| Aspery School of Blacksmithing | Blacksmithing | (559) 539-3351 | |
| Birdyshaw's Massage School | Massage | (559) 539-2053 | |
| Porterville College | (559) 791-2200 | ||
| River Ridge Institute | Tours and programs demonstrating habitat conservation and working landscapes | (559) 539-0207 | |
| SCICON | Outdoor school of Science and Conservation | (559) 539-2642 | |
| Sierra Forge and Fire | Blacksmithing, Glassblowing and Ceramics | (559) 592-2080 |
Rockclimbers have many opportunites for thrills in the Southern Sierra. Our local hotspot is Dome Rock on the Great Western Divide Highway. Climbing is best May - October
Check out: Blockhead, Charlatan Needle, Demon Dome, Djin Needle, Dome Rock, Fire Wall, The gremlin, Hermit Spire, Magician, Merlin Dome, Necromancer Needle, The Needles, Nomad Spire, Powerhouse Wall, Sky Garden Wall, Sorcerer Needle, Sorcerer's Apprentice Needle, Trilogy/ McIntire Rock, Voodoo Dome, Warlock Needle, Witch Needle, Wizard Needle
Snowmobile trailheads at: Quaking Aspen, Sugar Loaf, Greenhorn Summit, Cannell Meadow and Kennedy meadow (916) 324-4442
Contact: www.sugarloafers.com, www.ponderosaca.com
River Island Country Club is located just West of Springville on Highway 190. (559) 784-9425
Eagle Mountain Casino is located on the Tule River Indian Reservation between Porterville and Springville off Highway 190. Eagle Mountain Casino offers gaming and entertainment. www.eaglemtncasino.com