Little Otter Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Tuolumne County, California

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     And if that's not enough, there's a lot more to do near Little Otter Lake. It's a nice idea to check out Tilden Creek, it's in close proximity to Little Otter Lake, and Little Otter Lake is pleasant enough to spend more than a day at, Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Campground is a pleasant local campground. The Central Sierra Nevada scenery is always beautiful. So much exciting stuff to do here in the Central Sierra Nevada, too pleasant to be true. Why not take  
   a refreshing hike along the Eagle Peak Trail, needless to say you could also stop by Wilma Lake if you're here; it's not far at all.
Man, is there loads of entertaining things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Little Otter Lake; Hetch Hetchy Trail is a good local trail, and a good spot to camp here at Little Otter Lake is Hetch Hetchy Campground. This lake is so wonderful. A fine close by hotel is The Ahwahnee, and there
 
               are some brilliant whitewater spots on West Walker River. This lake is so wonderful. Head up to Dodge Ridge and strap some skis to your feet.
Around Little Otter Lake you don’t get a lot of rain; most of the rain falls through January, and July is when it's the driest. A lake close by is Otter Lake, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Tuolumne River. The warmest time of the year at Little Otter Lake comes with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; overnight lows during the wintertime for Little Otter Lake tend to be in the 20's.
The sight of pretty Schofield Peak near Little Otter Lake is wonderful, and there's glorious hiking along the Ten Lakes Trail.

 
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Latitude: 38.08028
Longitude: -119.6547

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These outdoors activities are available near Little Otter Lake.
 Hotels Near Little Otter Lake:
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, 19 miles away
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 23 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 23 miles away
dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park, 23 miles away
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park, 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Otter Lake:
Hetch Hetchy Backpackers Campground, Tuolumne County, 12 miles away
Hetch Hetchy Campground, Tuolumne County, 12 miles away
Deadman Campground, Tuolumne County, 14 miles away
Smoky Jack Campground, Tuolumne County, 15 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Little Otter Lake:
Ten Lakes Trail, Mariposa County, 13 miles away
      16.9 hiking miles, 2769 feet elevation difference
Hetch Hetchy Trail, Mariposa County, 16 miles away
      7.7 hiking miles, 3804 feet elevation difference
Eagle Peak Trail, Mariposa County, 17 miles away
       9.4 hiking miles, 3939 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Little Otter Lake:
Dodge Ridge, California, 21 miles away
      1600 vertical feet
Badger Pass, California, 23 miles away
      800 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Little Otter Lake:
Tuolumne River, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 32 miles long (Tioga Road Bridge to Hetch Hetchy Reservoir)
West Walker River, Mono CountyCounty, 16 miles away
      Class IV-V - 2.3 miles long (Leavitt Station Trailhead to Pickel Meadow)
Cherry Creek - West Fork, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class V+ - 9.5 miles long (Bourland Meadow to Cherry Lake)
 National Parks Near Little Otter Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 27 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 69 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Otter Lake:
Otter Lake, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Wilma Lake, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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I haven't yet, but hope to do eventual hikes to surrounding areas. Should have access & prime vistas of the Emigrant Wilderness back country via the PCT on the western edge of the crest.

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