A Relaxing Adventure on Lewiston Lake
Some lakes you visit for the view. Lewiston Lake, you visit to explore.
A couple of friends and I loaded up a kayak and a pair of paddle boards 🏄 and spent the day winding through Lewiston’s shallow coves and grassy channels, weaving between small islands we’d never noticed from the shore. That’s the thing about paddling here — so much of the lake only reveals itself once you’re actually on the water.
And the wildlife did not disappoint. We spotted a black bear working over a patch of blackberries along the bank 🐻, watched deer grazing right along the shoreline 🦌, and paddled past bird life at every turn — herons hunting the shallows, ducks gliding along the channels, and songbirds tucked into the grasses and trees 🐦. Trinity County’s reputation for wildlife is well earned, and a slow paddle through Lewiston’s coves puts you right in the middle of it.
After you’re off the water, take a little time to wander historic Lewiston itself. This small gold rush-era village has held onto its old-town charm, with a colorful history and a handful of historic buildings that make it worth a slow stroll before you head home.
Grab a paddle, find a channel, and see what you run into. 🌊
Plan your visit
- Breakfast: Fuel up beforehand at Misha’s Morsels
- Rentals: Pine Cove Marina rents kayaks, paddle boards, and boats right on the lake
- Camping: Pitch a tent at one of the campgrounds along the shoreline, or try glamping at Mary Smith Campground
- Lodging: Settle into a cabin or RV site at Lakeview Terrace Resort, get a motel room or RV spot at The Lewiston Valley Motel, or try renting an Airstream and petting a llama at One Thing Ranch.
- BBQ: Refuel afterward at J&J’s Smokehouse
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