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    Why not stop by Junction Reservoir if you're passing through these parts. But wait, there's more to do next to Junction Reservoir. Alpine Meadows has glorious slopes and a friendly staff, and after a long day outdoors Best Western Stagecoach Inn is a great location to spend a night or two. A great deal of rainfall falls at Junction Reservoir; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Having a splendid  
   time in the Northern Sierra Nevada is trouble-free. In case you don’t mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on American River - South Fork; hiking is a popular thing to do around Junction Reservoir; Slide Point Trail is a good local trail.
But wait, there's more enjoyable stuff to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Camino Reservoir is a fine lake close to Junction Reservoir, and why not take a little trip to Gray Horse Creek while you're
 
               here. This lake is so wonderful. American River - South Fork has a great whitewater paddling spot nearby, and delightful hiking is available along the Ellicott Trail.
There are other sites here than Junction Reservoir, for example Union Valley Reservoir, and don't leave Junction Reservoir without first paying a visit to Bryants Spring. This lake is so wonderful. Camping is available at Bridal Veil Campground; camping at Sunset Campground is always a magnificent experience. Junction Reservoir is located in the Northern Sierra Nevada.
Don't leave Junction Reservoir without first going for a hike along the Hunsucker Trail, and Big Hill Canyon is another splendid spot to stop at nearby. High temperatures at Junction Reservoir through the warmest time of the year are in the 90's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 50's while the cold winter nights at Junction Reservoir are in the 30's.

 
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Current weather conditions at Junction Reservoir, Northern Sierra Nevada, El Dorado County, California
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Local climate location: COLFAX 13 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.85194
Longitude: -120.4564

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 Hotels Near Junction Reservoir:
Best Western Stagecoach Inn, Pollock Pines, 11 miles away
Albert Shafsky House Bed And Breakfast, Placerville, 23 miles away
NATIONAL 9 INN, Placerville, 23 miles away
Gold Country Inn, Placerville, 23 miles away
Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley, 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Junction Reservoir:
Sunset Campground, El Dorado County, 4 miles away
Bridal Veil Campground, El Dorado County, 5 miles away
Yellow Jacket Campground, El Dorado County, 5 miles away
Digger Indian Spring Campground, El Dorado County, 10 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Junction Reservoir:
Hunsucker Trail, El Dorado County, 5 miles away
      1.9 hiking miles, 413 feet elevation difference
Ellicott Trail, El Dorado County, 6 miles away
      1.3 hiking miles, 1591 feet elevation difference
Slide Point Trail, Placer County, 6 miles away
      1.2 hiking miles, 1512 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Junction Reservoir:
Alpine Meadows, California, 22 miles away
      1802 vertical feet
Sierra at Tahoe, California, 23 miles away
      2212 vertical feet
Squaw Valley, California, 23 miles away
      2850 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Junction Reservoir:
American River - South Fork, El Dorado CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Riverton to Peavine Ridge Road)
American River - South Fork, El Dorado CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class III-V - 9.6 miles long (Kyburz to Riverton)
American River - South Fork, El Dorado CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class IV-V - 9.4 miles long (Peavine Ridge Road to Forebay Road)
 Lakes Near Junction Reservoir:
Union Valley Reservoir, El Dorado CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Camino Reservoir, El Dorado CountyCounty, 6 miles away

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Bridal Veil Campground
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Stumpy Meadows Lake
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Rubicon River
11 miles away
The streaming Rubicon River just northeast of Eleven Pines Road. The river serves as a border between Placer and El Dorado counties, and offers challenging whitewater rafting opportunities for experienced paddlers. This is a woodland area approximately 15 miles south of the Hell Hole Reservoir. This is a truly memorable area to spend the day hiking and exploring the area?s lush vegetation and small waterfalls. This parcel is located in a Timber Preserve Zone, so be sure to confirm land use codes and flood data with the County....

Pearl Lake
14 miles away
Pearl Lake is the most beautiful, ittle lake you could ever camp or fish at. When you park your vehicle at Wrights Lake and hike past Beauty towards Pearl, you will have officially crossed into Desloation Wilderness...and God's country!...

Pi-Pi Campground
15 miles away
This is aggressive bear country.  Watch your back when hiking and make sure you're fast enough to out-run at least one of your hiking buddies....Is there camp grounds to camp in vehicals? Is there rivers or lakes?...

Lake Number Three
16 miles away
Lake #3 lies a couple of miles inside the Desolation Wilderness Boundary. Upon arrival, you find yourself along a lake which is beautifully cradled against the Crystal mountain range. On a clear day, you can see well into the Sacramento Valley and beyond. Clear days in the valley are few and far between in the summer though. Absolutely beautiful destination for a hike....

Slab Creek Reservoir
17 miles away
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Grouse Lake
17 miles away
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Soda Springs
25 miles away
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Boreal
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Tubing
Mini Tubes
Best Superpipe around
1st Resort Open every Year
All Mountain Terrain Park
Great Place for Families
Awesome for taking lessons and for beginners as well as advanced riders
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Tahoe Donner
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