Fontanillis Lake campground
Fontanillis Lake
What's on-site at Fontanillis Lake
Key facilities Snoflo tracks for this campground. Confirm with the operator before booking -- amenities can change seasonally.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Other campgrounds in the area
Snoflo-tracked campsites within driving distance of Fontanillis Lake, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayview | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Emerald Bay State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| D.L. Bliss State Park | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Camp Shelley | ✓ | ✓ | → |
| Fallen Leaf | ✓ | ✓ | → |
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of Fontanillis Lake -- pulled live from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Upper Truckee R At Hwy 50 Above Meyers Ca | 167 cfs | → |
| Up Truckee R A South Lake Tahoe Ca | 170 cfs | → |
| General C Nr Meeks Bay Ca | 12 cfs | → |
| Trout C Nr Tahoe Valley Ca | 52 cfs | → |
| Upper Truckee R At S Upper Truckee Rd Nr Meyers Ca | 4 cfs | → |
| Edgewood Ck At Stateline | 2 cfs | → |
Nearby snow depths
NRCS SNOTEL stations within reach of Fontanillis Lake -- relevant when planning a shoulder-season or alpine trip.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | 24h Snowfall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Rubicon #2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Fallen Leaf Lake | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Rubicon #2 | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Fallen Leaf | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Echo Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Echo Peak | 0.0 in | 0.0 in | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest parks, lakes, boat launches, and paddle runs so a camping night can grow into a full weekend.
Parks
- Dl Bliss State Park
- Emerald Bay State Park
- Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
- Wilderness Desolation
- Washoe Meadows State Park
- Lake Valley State Recreation Area
Boat launches
- Ice House Road El Dorado County
- Dry Lakes Trail El Dorado County
- Cave Rock Boat Launch Douglas County
- Junction Boat Ramp Road El Dorado County
- Amador County
- Mosquito Ridge Rd, California
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50 To Avalanche Lake
- State Highway 50 To 1/4 Mile North Of State Highway 50
- Headwaters In Sec 7, T11n, R18e To Blair Bridge
- Headwaters To South Of Upper Truckee Road (Sec Line Between 17/20 Intercepts River And Unnamed Tributary)
- Headwaters In Sec 15,T10n, R17e To Confluence With Silver Fork Of American River
- Hell Hole Dam To Ellicotts Bridge
Camping essentials & Leave No Trace
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
- Know before you go
- Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
- Minimize campfire impact
- Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
- Leave what you find
- Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Fontanillis Lake as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, snowpack, freezing temperatures), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Fontanillis Lake
Can I make reservations at Fontanillis Lake?
This campground does not appear to accept reservations -- it's typically first-come, first-served. Arrive early on summer weekends.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data is pulled live from USGS streamgauges and snowpack from the NRCS SNOTEL network.
What's the best time of year to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation. For longer trips, the 5-day hourly meteogram shows snow + rain accumulation hour-by-hour.
How do I get to Fontanillis Lake?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the campground.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this campground, set a threshold (temperature, snowpack, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other campgrounds near here
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within driving distance of Fontanillis Lake.