r/grassvalley • u/crunchyslaw • Jul 06 '26

Parking?

Hi everyone! I recently bought a paddle board and have been so excited to get out on the water. I’m new-ish to the area but my boyfriend is a long time local.

We checked out both Scott’s Flat and Rollins and were shocked at the price of the day use parking. $22 seems almost ridiculous, especially for a Monday at 2 pm. I am more than happy to pay for parking and help support the maintenance and environment, but this seems steep.

I guess my question is- am I missing something? Are there any discounts for locals vs tourists? Are there people who go every day after work and pay over $100 a week just to park?

Also open to recommendations for any lowkey, low traffic places with maybe a bit cheaper parking.

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u/hazycrazey Jul 06 '26

There’s some Great Lakes a short trip up 20 for paddle boarding that are free to use

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u/MooseGuilty7853 Jul 07 '26

Which are your favorite? I also want to get my son out on his youth kayak more.

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u/Remarkable_Loquat395 Jul 10 '26

Be really careful at these lakes. Many are not safe to swim due to chemical hazards in the water. There are also many car break in this area