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     The beauty of Ostrander Lake attracts many people from all around. All through the warmest time of the year highs here at Ostrander Lake reach the 80's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 50's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and nighttime lows at Ostrander Lake all through the wintertime mostly sink into the 20's. This lake is one of the great places here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Stay the night at Upper Pines  
   Campground, and a stunning lake like Chilnualna Lakes is a great spot to take a look at.
Merced River - South Fork has a fine whitewater paddling spot close by, and you can have a nice hiking adventure along the Buena Vista Trail. A lot of rain falls at Ostrander Lake; most of the rain falls throughout January, and July is when it's the driest. Now, you may think that's a heap but there's even more amusing stuff to do here at Ostrander Lake. Dry warm beds await
 
               you at dnc -- Wawona Hotel; paddling on Big Creek is so much fun.
But wait, there's more fun stuff to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. If you need a place to stay Yosemite Lodge at the Falls is a nice choice; do take a hike on the Mono Meadow Trail. This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike along the Panorama Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood, and Bridalveil Campground is a fine campground nearby. Having a great time in the Central Sierra Nevada is trouble-free. A spree to Yosemite National Park is worthwhile, and lakes are such peaceful places, why not check out Hart Lakes.
This lake is so wonderful. Hit the slopes at Badger Pass around here.

 
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
6 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
6 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 Ostrander Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 2 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.62444
Longitude: -119.5494

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These outdoors activities are available near Ostrander Lake.
 Hotels Near Ostrander Lake:
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 6 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 6 miles away
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 6 miles away
Curry Village, Yosemite National Park, 6 miles away
Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ostrander Lake:
Bridalveil Campground, Mariposa County, 5 miles away
Upper Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 6 miles away
Lower Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 6 miles away
North Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 7 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Ostrander Lake:
Mono Meadow Trail, Mariposa County, 3 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 Ostrander Lake:
Badger Pass, California, 8 miles away
      800 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Ostrander Lake:
Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa CountyCounty, 4 miles away
      Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper)
Big Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class IV-V+ - 1 miles long (Chowchilla Mountain Road to South Fork Merced River)
Tenaya Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 11 miles away
      Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide)
 National Parks Near Ostrander Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 8 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 56 miles away
 Lakes Near Ostrander Lake:
Hart Lakes, Mariposa CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Chilnualna Lakes, Mariposa CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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