Jackass Lakes, Madera County, California     Custom Search User input for Jackass Lakes, Madera County, California: Went the ''difficult'' way with my family and I agree... do not stop at the Jackass Lake trailhead off of Beasore Rd unless you want a very challenging hike up +/- 2k in elevation change. Go further to Norris lake trailhead and hike up. Beyond the hike (both my 7 and 5 yr olds made it) the lake is nice and the views are awesome!!!! - Todd Sheller BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE Nathina Jordan: Jackass Lakes is a very beautiful lake and the trail leading there is quite enjoyable. I have made two seperate trips to the Lower lake, but I've yet to continue on up to the higher lake. There are two different trails that I know of leading to these lakes. The first I hiked with my girlfriend JB, and the trailhead can be found right off of Beasore Rd. The marker for the trailhead is just off the road on your right. The trail begins just across the street from the marker. This particular trail is VERY challenging. Only suggested for hikers in good shape or really looking for a workout. The hike took up about 3+ hours one-way to complete, and the entire trek was done at a pretty steep incline. Just when we had reached the lake a ranger informed us that nobody goes that way because it's too difficult...they use the OTHER trail. (great) So, the next trip I made I used this other trail, which is accessible by the Norris Creek trailhead. (This trailhead offers at least 3 different opportunities for hiking trails and destinations.) Using the Norris trail proved much easier and boasted classic forest beauty. Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines       Go to Jackass Lakes if you want to go to a nice lake. This lake is so wonderful. Jackass Lakes lays in the shadow of the Balls. Jackass Lakes is commonly a rather dry place; is the month that gets the most snow while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Through the summer months highs here at Jackass Lakes reach the 0's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's usually in the 0's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 0's while Jackass       Lakes overnight low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 0's. There's so much to do here at Jackass Lakes that you need to camp here for a while, Bowler Group Campground is a pleasant place for that; if you don’t have a problem getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on San Joaquin River - Middle Fork. Don't leave Jackass Lakes without first going for a hike along the Half Dome Trail, and dry warm beds await you at Tenaya                  Lodge at Yosemite. If you need a site to stay The Ahwahnee is a brilliant choice, and you can go for a hike on the Mono Meadow Trail. This lake is so wonderful. There are delightful sites to look at along the Clouds Rest Trail; Balls is clearly visible from Jackass Lakes. Merced River - South Fork has a pleasant whitewater paddling spot nearby; Jackass Lakes is glorious enough to spend more than a day at, Upper Chiquito Campground is a glorious local campground. Not sufficient hours in a day to enjoy this place. Some nearby water includes Shirley Creek, and lakes are such serene places, why not take a look at Spotted Lakes.   Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, Fish Camp 20 miles away Experience the breathtaking splendor of Yosemite National Park from the award-winning Tenaya Lodge. Awarded with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond award every year since opening, Tenaya Lodge proudly f... The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park 20 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... Current weather conditions at Jackass Lakes, Madera County, California Local climate location: 100000 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 37.52694 Longitude: -119.3547 California Lakes Complete list of all lakes in California Madera County Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Madera County Books about Jackass Lakes List of books available on Amazon.com about Jackass Lakes, Madera County, California. Outdoors Recreation Near Madera, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Madera, California, the metro area neareast to Jackass Lakes. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more. California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.     These outdoors activities are available near Jackass Lakes.   Hotels Near Jackass Lakes: Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite, Fish Camp, 20 miles away The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, 20 miles away dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 20 miles away Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 20 miles away Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Jackass Lakes: Bowler Group Campground, Madera County, 2 miles away Upper Chiquito Campground, Madera County, 4 miles away Miller Meadow Campground, Madera County, 5 miles away Clover Meadow Campground, Madera County, 5 miles away   Hiking Trails Near Jackass Lakes: Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa County, 16 miles away        18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa County, 16 miles away        5.2 hiking miles, 1019 feet elevation difference Half Dome Trail, Mariposa County, 17 miles away        11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Jackass Lakes: Sierra Summit, California, 21 miles away       1600 vertical feet Badger Pass, California, 23 miles away       800 vertical feet June Mountain, California, 23 miles away       2590 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Jackass Lakes: San Joaquin River - Middle Fork, Madera CountyCounty, 11 miles away       Class V+ - 32.5 miles long (Devils Postpile Nat'l Monument to Mammoth Pool Reservoir) Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa CountyCounty, 13 miles away       Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper) San Joaquin River, Madera/Fresno CountyCounty, 14 miles away       Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mammoth Pool Dam to Mammoth Pool Powerhouse)   National Parks Near Jackass Lakes: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 21 miles away Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 43 miles away Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, Three Rivers - CA, 68 miles away   Lakes Near Jackass Lakes: Spotted Lakes, Madera CountyCounty, 4 miles away