The Sacramento River meanders through the county offering boating, picnicking, fishing, and hiking.
Anglers test their talents catching striped bass, steelhead, salmon and sturgeon.
Colusa Sacramento River State Recreation Area with 61 acres of picnic, campsites and boat launching facilities is nestled near the town of Colusa. East Park Reservoir in western Colusa County offers a fee-free lake for water activities with dual access from both Stonyford and Ladoga. The Mendocino National Forest in the northwest section of Colusa County offers camping and picnic facilities. The Stonyford Ranger District covering 146,500 acres with 113 developed campsites and magnificent views of the valley from Goat Mountain Lookout contains a 30 acre trout lake, Letts Lake, and 85 miles of trout streams. If you are a photography buff you won't be disappointed during the Fall as the birds migrate through the great Pacific Flyway which runs through the county.