Edson Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California

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     This lake is one of the great places here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this place. If you need a spot to stay Yosemite Lodge at the Falls is a pleasant choice, and perhaps you're looking for nearby lakes? Sure, Hart Lakes is just a very short distance away. Edson Lake is a pretty wet place typically with a lot of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is commonly January, that's the one that rains the most, and July on the  
   other hand is the driest.
This lake is so wonderful. You're possibly interested in lakes, Windy Lake is one of those close by; you might also want to pay a visit to Buena Vista Pass since you're here at Edson Lake. Visit Hoover Creek since you're here at Edson Lake, and nice skiing awaits you at Badger Pass. Having a nice time in the Central Sierra Nevada is uncomplicated. Camping is available at Lower Pines Campground; obviously, all our national parks
 
               are brilliant locations to stop by and Yosemite National Park is no exception.
Go for a hike on the Panorama Trail, and get your heart beating on the fine whitewater of Merced River - South Fork. After a long day outdoors dnc -- Wawona Hotel is a pleasant place to spend a night or two. High temperatures at Edson Lake during the days of summer are in the 80's. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's while Edson Lake night low temperatures all through the winter are in the 20's.
But wait, there's more exciting things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. Near Edson Lake you hit upon the Mono Meadow Trail which is a magnificent hiking trail, and a wonderful site for whitewater paddling is Tenaya Creek. This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike on the Buena Vista Trail is always a splendid adventure, and a fine place to camp here at Edson Lake is Upper Pines Campground.

 
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
7 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
7 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 Edson Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 3 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.63167
Longitude: -119.5228

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These outdoors activities are available near Edson Lake.
 Hotels Near Edson Lake:
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 7 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 7 miles away
dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park, 7 miles away
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 7 miles away
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park, 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Edson Lake:
Upper Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 6 miles away
Lower Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 7 miles away
North Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 7 miles away
Bridalveil Campground, Mariposa County, 7 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Edson Lake:
Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa County, 4 miles away
       5.2 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference
Buena Vista Trail, Madera County, 5 miles away
       22.4 hiking miles, 2797 feet elevation difference
Panorama Trail, Mariposa County, 5 miles away
      7.1 hiking miles, 3896 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Edson Lake:
Badger Pass, California, 10 miles away
      800 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Edson Lake:
Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper)
Tenaya Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide)
Big Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Chowchilla Mountain Road to South Fork Merced River)
 National Parks Near Edson Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 10 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 54 miles away
 Lakes Near Edson Lake:
Hart Lakes, Mariposa CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Windy Lake, Madera CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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