Chain of Lakes, Central Sierra Nevada, Mono County, California

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     So much amusing stuff in close proximity to Chain of Lakes, definitely striking. Chain of Lakes is tremendous enough to spend more than a day at, Leavitt Meadows Campground is a tremendous local campground, and do go to Lower Long Lake, it's a beautiful lake. Chain of Lakes is located in the Central Sierra Nevada.
Chain of Lakes is generally a quite dried out location; the month with most of the rain is January while July is frequently the driest month.
 
   Upper Long Lake is a nearby lake that you could pop by, and if you come at the right time of year, West Walker River offers some delightful whitewater. You'll truly wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun things in the Central Sierra Nevada. Whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then we recommend West Walker River, and Chain of Lakes is right by the Silver King Trail.
Hiking is a popular thing to do around Chain of Lakes; Early
 
               Emigrant and Indian Trail is a good local trail; a fine place to camp here at Chain of Lakes is Sonora Bridge Campground. That right there is lots of exciting stuff already but it goes on, the Central Sierra Nevada has it all. The Pacific Crest Trail - section 12 offers hiking at its best, and dry warm beds await you at Super 8 Gardnerville/Carson City. This lake is so wonderful. If you feel like a little side spree, try Kennedy Canyon, and a spree to Cascade Falls will fill your soul with good feelings.
This lake is so wonderful. Cascade Creek is a stream that you may stumble upon while you're here, and Lower Piute Meadows is a pleasant place here at Chain of Lakes. High temperatures at Chain of Lakes through the long summer days are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Chain of Lakes.

 
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Current weather conditions at Chain of Lakes, Central Sierra Nevada, Mono County, California
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Local climate location: WOODFORDS 13 miles away


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Latitude: 38.23833
Longitude: -119.5625

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 Hotels Near Chain of Lakes:
Super 8 Gardnerville/Carson City, Gardnerville, 25 miles away
Best Western Topaz Lake Inn, Topaz Lake, 25 miles away
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, 27 miles away
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 31 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Chain of Lakes:
Leavitt Meadows Campground, Mono County, 5 miles away
Sonora Bridge Campground, Mono County, 9 miles away
Meadowcliff Lodge & RV Resort, Coleville, 10 miles away
Chris Flat Campground, Mono County, 11 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Chain of Lakes:
Early Emigrant and Indian Trail, Mono County, 9 miles away
      7.6 hiking miles, 2323 feet elevation difference
Pacific Crest Trail - section 12, County, 13 miles away
      67 hiking miles, 4061 feet elevation difference
Silver King Trail, Alpine County, 13 miles away
       23.6 hiking miles, 1976 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Chain of Lakes:
Dodge Ridge, California, 27 miles away
      1600 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Chain of Lakes:
West Walker River, Mono CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class IV-V - 2.3 miles long (Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow)
West Walker River, Mono CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class III-V - 11 miles long (Highway 395 Bridge to Walker)
Tuolumne River, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Chain of Lakes:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 36 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 68 miles away
 Lakes Near Chain of Lakes:
Lower Long Lake, Mono CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Upper Long Lake, Mono CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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Not a whole lot of forest around as you're above the timber line just under 10,000'. Saw other campers there during our stay. Took the dogs & cut them loose as they had a good time, too. Plenty of shoreline access everywhere, and a trail that encircles the lake. When we get back up there, hopefully soon, we hope to either try a small boat or float tubes. Boat wise I would stick with a non powered vessel such as a canoe, or lightweight car topper. No launching, by hand only.

Absolutely gorgeous country. Don't forget to pack the camera. Pacific Crest Trail access nearby, so plenty of hiking available. Didn't see any bears or much wildlife to speak of...nice & quiet & pristine. A real getaway from it all.

I haven't yet, but hope to do eventual hikes to surrounding areas. Should have access & prime vistas of the Emigrant Wilderness back country via the PCT on the western edge of the crest.

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High Emigrant Lake
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I went and was swarmed by literally thousands of mosquitoes....
High Emigrant Lake and the surrounding area is the most beautiful place I believe I have ever visited. I went in late July and there were still snow patches on the mountains. I swam in the lake and it was FREEZING, but refreshing as we stopped by the lake on day 3 out of 7 on our backpacking trip. It is difficult to get to this lake, but it is worth it. I will go back one day. I would live there if I could. The surrounding lakes are nice too. Its a very calming atmosphere on a nice day and there are basically no mosquitoes which is a BIG plus! It is a beautiful place. Go there!...

Meadowcliff Lodge & RV Resort
...tes are graveled which allow for easy in and out access. Large 12-14 trees populate each site along with a picnic table.

The new bathhouse was built for use by RV’ers. There are four private baths each with its own shower, sink and toilet. There is also a laundry room with coin-operated washers and dryers and for the RV groups that want a place to have a pot-luck or to play cards, there is even a clubhouse.

RV’ers also have full access to the other amenities of the Resort, such as, swimming pool, horseshoes, swings, walking paths and more.
Of course, the surrounding area allows for a number of outdoor activities such as, fishing, boating , skiing, ATV riding, hiking, snowmobiling, bird watching and so much more!

The Meadowcliff Restaurant is located on the property and is open daily from 6 AM ­ 2 PM serving great breakfasts and lunches. Starting the end of April, dinners will be served until at least 8 PM on Friday and Saturdays and more evenings as demand dictates.

The Meadowcliff Lodge, Restaurant and RV Resort is open year round.

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Glenberry Lake
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Doc and Al's Robinson Creek Resort
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Dodge Ridge
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