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     California has many beautiful lakes and Elks Lake is one of them. There is a good hiking trail in the vicinity of Elks Lake called the Dry Creek Trail, and as expected East Dry Creek is a gorgeous stream that is worth checking out. Elks Lake regularly gets a large amount 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.
And if you're still
 
   looking for more outdoors fun things just keep reading. Why not camp at Bear Mountain RV Resorts while you're here at Elks Lake; you could always discover Little Valley. Lakes? Sure, Tule Lake is in the neighborhood, and Bear Creek has a nice whitewater paddling spot close by. Whitewater paddling is glorious on McCloud River, and Jones Valley Campground is a perfect local campground.
Throughout the summer at Elks Lake highs are generally in the 90's. Summer
 
               nighttime lows plunge down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Elks Lake dip into the 30's. If you need a place to stay Ramada Limited Redding is a great choice, and not far from Elks Lake you'll hit upon Mirror Lake which is a striking lake. This lake is so wonderful. Dry warm beds await you at Oxford Suites Redding; there are plenty of folks from Redding here at Elks Lake.

 
Oxford Suites Redding, Redding
9 miles away
Luxurious all-suite hotel-three star rating-conveniently located right off Interstate Five in Redding-California- Featuring complimentary hot buffet breadfast-evening reception with hot and cold appet...

Ramada Limited Redding, Redding
9 miles away
Ramada Limited Redding is a 63 room hotel conveniently located on Interstate 5, exit 681A, on the north side of town. When you travel to or through Redding your best available rate for lodging is the...

Current weather conditions at Elks Lake, Shasta County, California
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Local climate location: SHASTA DAM 12 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 40.66361
Longitude: -122.2353

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These outdoors activities are available near Elks Lake.
 Hotels Near Elks Lake:
Oxford Suites Redding, Redding, 9 miles away
Ramada Limited Redding, Redding, 9 miles away
Best Western Twin View Inn & Suites, Redding, 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Redding, Redding, 9 miles away
Quality Inn, Redding, 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Elks Lake:
Bear Mountain RV Resorts, Redding, 3 miles away
Jones Valley Campground, Shasta County, 3 miles away
Rocky Ridge Campground, Shasta County, 4 miles away
Ski Island Campground, Shasta County, 5 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Elks Lake:
Dry Creek Trail, Shasta County, 14 miles away
      3.7 hiking miles, 188 feet elevation difference
 Whitewater Near Elks Lake:
Bear Creek, Shasta CountyCounty, 15 miles away
      Class IV(V+) - 9.5 miles long (Hydro to Highway 44)
McCloud River, Shasta CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class III-IV - 24 miles long (McCloud Reservoir to Lake Shasta)
Sacramento River, Siskiyou/ Shasta CountyCounty, 20 miles away
      Class IV - 13 miles long (Sims Flat Campground to Lake Shasta)
 National Parks Near Elks Lake:
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, Whiskeytown - CA, 25 miles away
Lassen Volcanic National Park, Mineral - CA, 49 miles away
 Lakes Near Elks Lake:
Mirror Lake, Shasta CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Tule Lake, Shasta CountyCounty, 9 miles away

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Mountain Gate Recreational Vehicle Park
Great place to use as a hub while doing stuff in the Redding area....

Beehive Campground
15 miles away
Beehive campground is pretty good, little rocky and if the water is down that can be a problem. The do have several outhouses there and it is easy to get to. Gregory Creek is better but has been closed for many years due to the eagles nesting. Invest in wasp traps! Bears are not to bad in the 3 years we have camped there only saw one and it was running from the lake. ...

Pit 7 Reservoir
19 miles away
PIT 7 FENDERS FERRY CAMPGROUND neglected area,river is fenced off, no drinking water,no boat launch, no toilets, boulders in road, improvised dirt track for bikes. Bears own the area beyond the no tresspass sign. Extreme caution advised....

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