SWANSON

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CAMPING CALIFORNIA

Swanson


April 19, 2024

The Swanson camping area in California is a serene and picturesque camping spot, offering stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. The campground is located near the beautiful Yosemite National Park, and visitors can explore nearby attractions like the Merced River, McClure Lake, and the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.

The Swanson camping area features basic amenities like picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets. The number of campsites available is limited, and reservations are required in advance. The area is only accessible by car, and visitors are advised to bring their own water and firewood.

One interesting fact about the Swanson camping area is that it was once home to the Miwok Indian tribe, who used the area for hunting and gathering. Today, visitors can still see evidence of their presence in the form of ancient petroglyphs and grinding stones.

The best time of year to visit Swanson camping area is in the summer months, when temperatures range from 80-90 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and cool off to around 60 degrees at night. The area is closed in the winter due to heavy snowfall. Overall, Swanson camping area is a great spot for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful and scenic getaway in California.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Dinkey Meadow Creek

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Mystery Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Beryl Lake

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Crater Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Vandeburg Lake

Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Mallard Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Ediza Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Baby Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Isberg Lakes

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Kings River, below Pine Flat Reservoir

Apache Trout Kelp Bass

East Fork Granite Creek

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Twin Lakes (Mammoth Lakes)

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Corbett Lake

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Deer Lakes

Apache Trout Kelp Bass

Island Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Grizzly Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Hatch Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Rainbow Lake

Apache Trout Bluegill Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Lillian Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Golden Trout Rainbow Trout

Fish Creek

Apache Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Avocado Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Lake Mary

Apache Trout

Jackass Lakes

Almaco Jack Apache Trout Brook Trout

Fern Lake

Apache Trout Bluefin Tuna Bluegill Kelp Bass

Junction Lake

Apache Trout Rainbow Trout

Manzanita Lake

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Brown Trout

Pine Flat Lake

Apache Trout Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Lake Mary Fishing Site

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Rancheria Creek

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Blue Catfish Brown Trout Kelp Bass

Shaver Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

LEAVITT MEADOWS CAMPGROUND TO HTNF BOUNDARY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
HEADWATERS IN SEC 15,T10N, R17E TO CONFLUENCE WITH SILVER FORK OF AMERICAN RIVER
South Fork American Watershed, California
HEADWATERS IN SEC 2, T9N, R18E TO CONFLUENCE WITH MOKELUMNE RIVER
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
HIGHWAY 4 TO SALT SPRINGS RESERVOIR
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
SOURCE SEC 24, T6N, R21E TO CENTERVILLE FLAT
Upper Carson Watershed, California
BOUNDARY OF MOKELUMNE ARCHEOLOGICAL SPECIAL INTEREST AREA TO CONFLUENCE WITH NORTH FORK MOKELUMNE
Upper Mokelumne Watershed, California
CENTERVILLE FLAT TO HANGMAN'S BRIDGE
Upper Carson Watershed, California
MILL CREEK
West Walker Watershed, California
HEADWATER IN SEC 29, T9N,R16E TO CONFLUENCE WITH CAT CREEK
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California
HEADWATERSA IN SEC 18, T9N, R16E TO CONFLUENCE WITH VAN HORN CREEK
Upper Cosumnes Watershed, California

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