Butte Creek Ecological Reserve, Protected natural area near Chico, California.
The reserve spans 287 acres along Butte Creek, featuring two distinct units with riparian forests, oak woodlands, and diverse wildlife habitats.
Gold, sand, and gravel mining operations dominated the canyon floor from 1850 until the California Department of Fish and Wildlife acquired the land.
The Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria received ownership of the Honey Run Unit in 2023, maintaining their ancestral connection to the land.
Visitors can access the reserve via Skyway Road east from Highway 99, then following Honey Run Road for approximately one mile.
The creek supports the largest population of Central Valley Spring Run Chinook salmon, which increased from 14 fish in 1987 to 20,000 in 1998.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 40.08780,-121.41600
Latest update: April 1, 2025 09:03
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