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If you are in Fresno county it's always a good idea to stop by Portal Forebay. Head up to Mammoth Mountain and strap some skis to your feet, and if you came for an overnight stay Camp Sixty One Campground is a glorious spot to camp. What a place this is for outdoors folks. The Sherwin Lakes Trail is a pleasant hiking trail right next door to Portal Forebay; the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Sierra Summit. You just must go for the Central
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| | Sierra Nevada. While you're here at Portal Forebay you can take a hike along the Red Mountain Trail, and why not camp at Portal Forebay Campground if you're here at Portal Forebay.
These mountains rock, just explore all the enjoyable things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada. Dry warm beds await you at Juniper Springs Resort, and Tennessee Point can be observed from Portal Forebay. Portal Forebay is one of the lakes here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Portal Forebay | |
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gets very little precipitation; January is the month that gets the most rain, and June is when it's the driest.
This lake is so wonderful. Since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always explore nearby Camp Sixty One
Lake, and some close by water includes Camp Sixty One Creek. Snowcreek Resort is a fine spot to get some rest, and Mono Creek has a splendid whitewater paddling spot close by. This lake is so wonderful. Lakes? Sure, Corbett Lake is
in the neighborhood; if the weather is fine, you can go for a hike along the Mammoth Rock Trail.
In the event that you don't mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on San Joaquin River - South Fork. For the
duration of the summer highs here at Portal Forebay reach the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 40's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and night lows through the winter for Portal Forebay tend to be in the 20's.
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Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.31889
Longitude: -119.0653
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Bigwood, Mammoth Lakes, 18 miles away |
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Red Mountain Trail, Fresno County, 9 miles away
16.8 hiking miles, 2167 feet elevation difference |
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Mammoth Rock Trail, Mono County, 18 miles away
2.8 hiking miles, 1224 feet elevation difference |
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Sherwin Lakes Trail, Mono County, 18 miles away
3.4 hiking miles, 954 feet elevation difference |
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Mono Creek, Fresno CountyCounty, 6 miles away
Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Vermillion Dam to Mono Diversion) |
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Dinkey Creek, Fresno CountyCounty, 13 miles away
Class V - 3.5 miles long (Dinkey Dome to Dinkey Campgrounds) |
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Jackass's Meadows Campground
 | I've been to the campground and it is a great area; however, it is NOT an arid environment as the description says.? It is located at over 7000 feet in a forested area.? In addition, there is NO access to Devils Postpile (or the Mammoth area, as is implied by the lodging links). The campground is located at the end of the road and there is no road pass over the Sierra anywhere in this area. This campground is seasonal and is snowed in completely in the winter. ... |
Sierra Summit
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Sierra Summit is located in the Sierra National Forest, just 65 miles northeast of Fresno at Huntington Lake. The resort offers over 1600 feet of vertical serviced by seven chairlifts and 4 surface lifts with terrain to suit all ability levels. There is slopeside lodging at the Sierra Summit Inn with a full service rental and repair shop, sports shop and snowsports school. Sierra Summit has invested heavily in snow making allowing us to offer consistent snow coverage on most runs all winter long. Our snowmaking also allows for an earlier season opening as well as allowing skiing and riding well into April during most seasons. The resort continues to provide the best winter experience at a tremendous value with money-saving options such as the Stay and Play lodging special, $20 high school Sundays, a Learn to Ski and Snowboard Guarantee and a spring season pass special. Visit www.sierrasummit.com for details.... |
Rainbow Lake
 | Rainbow lake, as well as numerous other lakes in the Dinkey Lakes Wilderness Area are well worth the moderate effort it takes to visit. Rainbow lake itself is cupped between a low granite ridge and a steeper, curving granite wall. It is a beautifully clear lake populated with large numbers of rainbow trout which I assume gave it the name. Information, registration, and restrictions can all be obtained at the Ranger station located in the town of Prather. We camp at this lake at least twice a year, and it is always one of my favorites.... |
Bear Twin Lakes
| 12 miles away
Great place to visit! A must see for all families and tourists! The awe and marvel at the beauty of the lake is indescribable! My family had an awsome experience and Joey, Anisa, and Diana ( my children) all would love to go back! Bear Twin Lakes is not a place to miss! Just watch out for the occasional black bear!... |
Mammoth Pool Reservoir
| 17 miles away
Too windy. Lake level drops significantly starting in July with severe hazards. Don't waste your time....Myself and my brother have been camping at Wagners Campground at Mammoth Pool Reservoirs since the 70's. We grew up every summer here and now we have our families and friends that join us every summer. Its a beautiful, peaceful and fun place to raise your kids on camping. Boating is great on the lake since you can sneak in some great water for catching some BIG AIR! with no one on the lake but maybe 1-2 boats. Its a great place to have your kids learn all the water sports, you don't have to worry about other boaters trying to run them over!!!!! as most lakes are!!! SEE YA THERE!!!... |
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park
 | 49 miles away
Kings Canyon has this great cave you can go into with all kinds of cool formations.... |
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