UPPER CHINQUAPIN

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CAMPING CALIFORNIA

Upper Chinquapin


April 24, 2024

The Upper Chinquapin Camping Area is nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, providing campers with breathtaking views of the surrounding forest and mountains. This pristine camping spot is located near Lake Tahoe, offering easy access to the nearby Emerald Bay State Park, Fallen Leaf Lake, and the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. The campground amenities include restrooms, potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables. The campground is available for reservations or first-come-first-serve, with a total of 30 campsites available.

An interesting fact about the area is that it was once inhabited by the Washoe tribe, who used to call this area their home. The best time to visit is during the summer months, as temperatures average around 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night. This beautiful camping spot is perfect for hiking, fishing, and swimming, making it an ideal destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.




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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Santa Ana River

Apache Trout Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Brown Trout Common Carp Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Fuller Mill Creek

Apache Trout Brown Trout

Strawberry Creek

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Brook Trout Brown Trout Rainbow Trout

Lake Hemet Day Use Area

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Bluegill Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Big Bear Lake

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Lake Fulmor Day Use Area

Apache Trout Atlantic Salmon Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Lake Hemet

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass

Santa Ana River - South Fork

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Blue Catfish Brook Trout Smallmouth Bass

Little Lake

Black Crappie Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass

Lake Henshaw

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

Mill Creek

Apache Trout Black Sea Bass Bluegill Brown Trout Rainbow Trout Smallmouth Bass

Foster Lake

Apache Trout Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout

Lake Fulmor

Apache Trout Blue Catfish Bluegill Kelp Bass Largemouth Bass Rainbow Trout
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

SAN MATEO WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO NF BOUNDARY WITH CAMP PENDLETON
Aliso-San Onofre Watershed, California
MISSION CREEK
Salton Sea Watershed, California
DEVIL CANYON TRIBUTARY TO SAN MATEO CREEK
Aliso-San Onofre Watershed, California
CONFLUENCE OF FRY AND IRON SPRING CREEKS (E1/2, SEC 3, T10S,R1E TO SE1/4 SEC 16, T10S, R2E
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
CROUCH RANCH TO MORENA RESERVOIR
Cottonwood-Tijuana Watershed, California
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
FOREST BOUNDARY, ABOVE ZOO CREEK BELOW SPILLWAY (S1/2, SEC 3, T11S, R2E) TO LA JOLLA INDIAN RESERVATION BOUNDARY (N1/2, SEC 31, T10S, R2E)
San Luis Rey-Escondido Watershed, California
PALM CANYON
Salton Sea Watershed, California
SANTA MARGARITA RIVER
Santa Margarita Watershed, California
MISSION CREEK
Salton Sea Watershed, California

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