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    In California there are many beautiful lakes, Crescent Lake is one of them. Not far from Crescent Lake, you'll find Johnson Lake which is a stunning lake, and Yosemite National Park is a perfect local destination. Just can't get enough of Crescent Lake. If you're here at Crescent Lake, you could have a look at Crescent Creek, and there's good hiking along the Buena Vista Trail. For the duration of the summer months highs here at Crescent Lake get into the 80's.  
   Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are regularly in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Crescent Lake during the wintertime frequently sink into the 20's.
This lake is so wonderful. If you came to camp Little Sandy Campground is a splendid spot to do that; from Crescent Lake you acquire a great sight of Buena Vista Peak. So much cool stuff in the Central Sierra Nevada, just impressive. Good hiking is available along
 
               the Chilnualna Fall Trail. There's so much to do here at Crescent Lake that you need to camp here for a while, Fresno Dome Campground is a good location for that. All the water falling down from the sky makes Crescent Lake a wet spot; through the month of January you get the most rain around here; the driest of the months is July.
This lake is so wonderful. Whitewater paddling is great on Merced River - South Fork, and don't leave Crescent Lake without first going for a hike along the Mono Meadow Trail. Crescent Lake is located in the Central Sierra Nevada. Badger Pass is a very popular ski area close at hand, and dry warm beds await you at dnc -- Wawona Hotel.
Get drenched paddling on Big Creek. And that's not all you can do here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always pop by close by Grouse Lake; if you need a place to stay Yosemite Lodge at the Falls is a magnificent choice.

 
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
9 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...

Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park
9 miles away
As the closest property to Yosemite Falls, Yosemite Lodge is an idyllic spot for families, group retreats and visitors seeking to blend the comforts of a hotel while exploring the wilderness. In 1998,...

Current weather conditions at Crescent Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Madera County, California
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Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 1 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.56472
Longitude: -119.5325

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These outdoors activities are available near Crescent Lake.
 Hotels Near Crescent Lake:
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 9 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 9 miles away
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 9 miles away
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park, 9 miles away
Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crescent Lake:
Fresno Dome Campground, Madera County, 6 miles away
Little Sandy Campground, Madera County, 6 miles away
Big Sandy Campground, Madera County, 6 miles away
Summerdale Campground, Mariposa County, 8 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Crescent Lake:
Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa County, 7 miles away
       5.2 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference
Chilnualna Fall Trail, Mariposa County, 7 miles away
       7 hiking miles, 2879 feet elevation difference
Buena Vista Trail, Madera County, 8 miles away
       22.4 hiking miles, 2797 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Crescent Lake:
Badger Pass, California, 11 miles away
      800 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Crescent Lake:
Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa CountyCounty, 1 miles away
      Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper)
Big Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Chowchilla Mountain Road to South Fork Merced River)
Willow Creek, Madera CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class V - 3 miles long (Greys Mt. Campground to Chilkoot Campground)
 National Parks Near Crescent Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 9 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 55 miles away
 Lakes Near Crescent Lake:
Grouse Lake, Madera CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Johnson Lake, Madera CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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