Babcock Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California

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     A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Babcock Lake; January is the wettest month with most rain while July is generally the driest month. Any time is a delightful time at Babcock Lake if you like the outdoors. If you came for an overnight stay Tenaya Lake Campground is a brilliant location to camp, and after a long day outdoors The Ahwahnee is a wonderful spot to spend a night or two. For the duration of the summertime, highs frequently are in the  
   80's at Babcock Lake, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 40's while Babcock Lake night low temperatures through the winter are in the 20's.
This lake is so wonderful. There are some brilliant whitewater spots on Tenaya Creek, and Yosemite National Park is a very glorious site to check out. Dry warm beds await you at dnc -- Wawona Hotel; you're perhaps keen on lakes, Emeric Lake
 
               is one of those nearby.
You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors entertaining things the Central Sierra Nevada has to offer. While you're here at Babcock Lake you can take a hike along the John Muir Trail - section 1, and if you like skiing, you're in luck; Badger Pass is pretty near. Whohoo, so many exciting things in one place! The Central Sierra Nevada is peerless! If the weather is tremendous here at Babcock Lake, you can go for a hike along the Clouds Rest Trail, and Upper Pines Campground is a great campground nearby. This lake is so wonderful. On a great day at Babcock Lake you can take a hike along the Half Dome Trail; there's whitewater on Yosemite Creek for all you adrenaline rush seekers.
Cathedral Fork is one of the streams close by that might be worth taking a look at. Lakes are brilliant; Merced Lake is a lake that's right next door to Babcock Lake. This lake is located in the wonderful Central Sierra Nevada.

 
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
13 miles away
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite facade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...

dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
17 miles away
Wawona is one of the oldest mountain resort hotels in California and a National Historic Landmark. Its verdant meadows, rushing streams, and tranquility make this a favorite of those who prefer a rela...

Current weather conditions at Babcock Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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Local climate location: HETCH HETCHY 11 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.75694
Longitude: -119.3956

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These outdoors activities are available near Babcock Lake.
 Hotels Near Babcock Lake:
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, 13 miles away
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 17 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 17 miles away
dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park, 17 miles away
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Babcock Lake:
Tenaya Lake Campground, Mariposa County, 6 miles away
Upper Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 12 miles away
North Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 12 miles away
Lower Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 12 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Babcock Lake:
John Muir Trail - section 1, County, 6 miles away
      18.5 hiking miles, 6931 feet elevation difference
Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa County, 7 miles away
       18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference
Half Dome Trail, Mariposa County, 8 miles away
       11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Babcock Lake:
Badger Pass, California, 19 miles away
      800 vertical feet
June Mountain, California, 22 miles away
      2590 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Babcock Lake:
Tenaya Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide)
Yosemite Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls)
Tuolumne River, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Babcock Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 21 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 47 miles away
 Lakes Near Babcock Lake:
Emeric Lake, Mariposa CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Merced Lake, Mariposa CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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