UPPER BLUE LAKE DAM

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CAMPING CALIFORNIA

Upper Blue Lake Dam


April 19, 2024

Upper Blue Lake Dam Camping Area is located in Lake County, California, and offers visitors a peaceful and serene camping experience. The camping area is located near the beautiful Upper Blue Lake, where visitors can enjoy picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and forests.

There are several nearby points of interest, including Clear Lake State Park, Mendocino National Forest, and several hiking trails. The campground also offers a variety of amenities, including picnic tables, fire rings, and access to clean drinking water. Visitors can choose between 20 campsites that are available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

An interesting fact about the area is that Upper Blue Lake is a man-made reservoir that was created in 1908 by the Pacific Gas and Electric Company to generate hydroelectric power. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to low 80s. However, visitors should be prepared for cooler temperatures at night.

Overall, the Upper Blue Lake Dam Camping Area is a great choice for those seeking a peaceful and scenic camping experience in California's Lake County.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Caples Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Black Sea Bass Lake Trout

Lake Tahoe

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Blue Lakes

Apache Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout

Buck Lakes

Apache Trout Cutthroat Trout

Grouse Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Lyons Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Fallen Leaf Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Evergreen Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Silver Lake (Kirkwood)

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Salt Springs Reservoir

Apache Trout Bluegill Brown Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Hobart Creek

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Highland Lakes

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Brook Trout Kelp Bass Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Lower Blue Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Pinecrest Lake

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Angora Lakes

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Sylvia Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Lake Aloha

Apache Trout Brook Trout Permit

Gertrude Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Highland Creek

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Hemlock Lake

Apache Trout Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Maude Lake

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Brown Trout

Lewis Lakes

Apache Trout Brook Trout

Cascade Lake

Apache Trout Brown Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

GOLF COURSE OUTER TRAIL CARSON CITY
Middle Carson Watershed, Nevada
DRY LAKES TRAIL EL DORADO COUNTY
North Fork American Watershed, California
CAVE ROCK BOAT LAUNCH DOUGLAS COUNTY
Lake Tahoe Watershed, Nevada
INDIAN CREEK CAMP GROUND DAY USE AREA
Upper Carson Watershed, California
ICE HOUSE ROAD EL DORADO COUNTY
North Fork American Watershed, California
TOPAZ PARK ROAD DOUGLAS COUNTY
West Walker Watershed, Nevada
AMADOR COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California
MOSQUITO RIDGE RD, CALIFORNIA
North Fork American Watershed, California
SUMMIT LAKE TRAIL ALPINE COUNTY
Upper Carson Watershed, California
JUNCTION BOAT RAMP ROAD EL DORADO COUNTY
South Fork American Watershed, California

Rafting & Kayaking

SEC 17, T25N, R14E TO CONFLUENCE WITH LAST CHANCE CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
POND IN SEC 35, T26N, R9E TO CONFLUENCE WITH SPANISH CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
HEADWATERS TO CHICAGO RAVINE
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH SQUAW QUEEN CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH RED CLOVER CREEK
East Branch North Fork Feather Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE WITH EAST AND WEST BRANCHES OF NELSON CREEK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
STATE PARK TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR TO NF BOUNDARY
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, Nevada
HEADWATERS TO CONFLUENCE WITH NELSON CREEK
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California
CHICAGO RAVINE TO CONFLUENCE WITH MIDDLE FORK FEATHER WSR
Middle Fork Feather Watershed, California

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Glendale Park

Rock Park

Truckee River Greenbelt

Sack Park

Rainbow Ridge Park

Idlewild Park

Oxbow Park

Lundsford Park

Newlands Circle

Mogul Park

                                                                                                                       
                                               
DONNELL VISTA
HERMIT VALLEY
ANGORA RIDGE
HANGMANS BRIDGE
Hangman's Bridge, located in the Upper Carson watershed in California, is a historical landmark that is shrouded in mystery and legend. The bridge is believed to have been built in ...

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