Lakes/Rivers near Gold Country
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Bass Lake
Bass Lake
Bass Lake, located eight miles from Oakhurst in the Sierra Nevada foothills at 3,400 feet elevation, offers a picturesque setting…
Donner Lake
Truckee
Donner Lake in Truckee, Nevada County, is a popular destination in the Gold Country region, offering a variety of activities…
Fallen Leaf Lake
South Lake Tahoe
Nestled (oops!) amidst the stunning natural beauty of South Lake Tahoe, just a stone’s throw away from the bustling California…
Hensley Lake
Madera
Hensley Lake, located in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Madera, Yosemite Madera County, is a serene 1,500-acre reservoir formed by…
Lake Alpine Recreation Area
Arnold
Lake Alpine is a High Sierra gem sitting in a forested bowl at 7,350 feet just below Ebbett's Pass on Highway…
Long Lake
Truckee
Long Lake is a picture-perfect Sierra getaway spot with crystal-clear waters surrounded by granite outcrops. Getting there requires a half-mile…
Plasse’s Resort
Pioneer
Plasse's is a summer resort in the old-fashioned sense: Founded in 1853, it's one of the oldest private campgrounds in…
Rollins Lake
Truckee
Escape to the country at Rollins Lake, just off I-80, 2 miles from Colfax. This picturesque destination in the Gold…
Taylor Creek
South Lake Tahoe
Taylor Creek is located on the west side of Highway 89, just north of Camp Richardson Road. Overnight camping is…
Union Reservoir
Bear Valley
Union Reservoir, located in the Stanislaus National Forest in Bear Valley, Calaveras County, offers a serene escape at an elevation…
Utica Reservoir
Bear Valley
Utica Reservoir, located near Bear Valley in Calaveras County’s Gold Country, offers a serene escape for outdoor enthusiasts and their…