Salmon Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County, California     User input for Salmon Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County, California: Brian Hamilton: An easy hike from the trail near Hyusink lake.  Typically very few hikers/campers at this lake (nice!).  A stunning view from the high rocks Southwest of the lake itself.  I don't have a paicture to upload, but imagine massive granite outcropping, Juniper and evergreens, a small intimate mountain lake, and you are there!  Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines        Salmon Lake is a wet location that gets much precipitation; January is when you get the most rain here; July is the month with the least moisture. Now, you may assume that's plenty but there's even more cool stuff to do here at Salmon Lake. While you're here at Salmon Lake, you could also go to scenic High Loch Leven Lake; the sight of pretty Cherry Point is good. This lake is so wonderful. What would winter be without some skiing at Royal Gorge, and you can       have a great hiking adventure along the Cherry Point Trail. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Northern Sierra Nevada. Do take a look at Loch Leven Lakes close to Salmon Lake, it's a picturesque lake, and hiking along the Loch Leven Trail is magnificent fun. I can't stop, cause I'm havin' a perfect time here at Salmon Lake. Yuba River - South Fork has a delightful whitewater paddling spot close by, and you'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing                  at Soda Springs while you're here. This lake is located in the wonderful Northern Sierra Nevada. High temperatures at Salmon Lake throughout the days of summer are in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 40's. Highs during the winter are usually in the 40's; nighttime lows in the 20's for Salmon Lake. But wait, there's more amusing stuff to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Camping is available at Cold Springs Campground, and Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn is a good site to get some rest. While you're here at Salmon Lake you will meet lots of folks from nearby Truckee-Grass Valley; Pelham Flat is right here at Salmon Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Whitewater paddling is great on Fordyce Creek, and dry warm beds await you at Squaw Valley Lodge. Take a hike on the Salmon Lake Trail, and why not camp at Sterling Lake Campground if you're here at Salmon Lake.   Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley 20 miles away 60 room boutique hotel on 3 levels with 5 unique suites. Ski on-ski off property nestled at base of Squaw Valley USA ski resort. We feature two restaurants our own ski rental shop The Inn Shop and bou... Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley 20 miles away The Squaw Valley Lodge is Squaw Valleys Four Diamond awarded condominium suites resort; featuring world-class amenities and a true slope-side location; convenient to all of the areas activities. Nestl... Current weather conditions at Salmon Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County, California Local climate location: DOWNIEVILLE 3 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 39.28222 Longitude: -120.5144 Northern Sierra Nevada Lakes Complete list of all the lakes in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Northern Sierra Nevada Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Sierra Nevada. California Lakes Complete list of all lakes in California Placer County Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Placer County Books about Salmon Lake List of books available on Amazon.com about Salmon Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Placer County, California. Outdoors Recreation Near Truckee-Grass Valley, California Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Truckee-Grass Valley, California, the metro area neareast to Salmon Lake. 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 Salmon Lake.   Hotels Near Salmon Lake: Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley, 20 miles away Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley, 20 miles away Holiday Inn Express TRUCKEE, Truckee, 20 miles away Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley, 20 miles away PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley, 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Salmon Lake: Cold Springs Campground, Nevada County, 4 miles away Sterling Lake Campground, Nevada County, 4 miles away Indian Springs Campground, Nevada County, 4 miles away Kelly Lake Campground, Placer County, 4 miles away   Hiking Trails Near Salmon Lake: Salmon Lake Trail, Placer County, 0 miles away        3.6 hiking miles, 330 feet elevation difference Loch Leven Trail, Placer County, 1 miles away        4.4 hiking miles, 1191 feet elevation difference Cherry Point Trail, Placer County, 1 miles away       5.3 hiking miles, 1079 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Salmon Lake: Royal Gorge, California, 8 miles away       1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California, 9 miles away       652 vertical feet Boreal, California, 12 miles away       500 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Salmon Lake: Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer CountyCounty, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) Fordyce Creek, Nevada CountyCounty, 5 miles away       Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer CountyCounty, 5 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir)   Lakes Near Salmon Lake: Loch Leven Lakes, Placer CountyCounty, 1 miles away High Loch Leven Lake, Placer CountyCounty, 1 miles away