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     So much cool stuff in the Central Sierra Nevada, just amazing. Looking for something in the neighborhood of Starr King Lake? Emerald Pool is in close proximity, and Cascade Cliffs is an out of the ordinary site to go to while at Starr King Lake. Starr King Lake is good enough to spend more than a day at, Upper Pines Campground is a good local campground; the panoramas at Yosemite National Park will blow your mind. Starr King Lake is a wet place that gets  
   lots of rain; the wettest month of the year is mostly January, that's the one that rains the most while July is commonly the driest month.
For the period of the summer months here at Starr King Lake, high temperatures commonly get into the 80's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's with temperatures at Starr King Lake dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. Tenaya Creek is a fine whitewater spot
 
               in the vicinity of Starr King Lake; Starr King Lake is right by the Clouds Rest Trail. And that's not all there is to do here in the Central Sierra Nevada. If you need a place to stay The Ahwahnee is a great choice, unsurprisingly you could also go to Lost Lake since you're here; it's not far at all.
Starr King Lake is located in the Central Sierra Nevada. Just can't get enough of the Central Sierra Nevada. Little Yosemite Valley is a magnificent location to go to close by. This lake is so wonderful. Nevada Fall is a brilliant local attraction, and do take a hike on the Mist Trail.
Don't you try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a brilliant time here at Starr King Lake. Starr King Meadow is a beautiful place any time of year; Sunrise Creek is next to Starr King Lake and is always a diversion to take a look at. Now, you may imagine that's heaps but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here at Starr King Lake. If you don't mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Yosemite Creek; the top of Mount Broderick is easily distinguished from Starr King Lake. You'll never forgive yourself if you don’t go skiing at Badger Pass if you're here, and a brilliant close by hotel is dnc -- Wawona Hotel.
This lake is so wonderful. A wonderful place to camp here at Starr King Lake is North Pines Campground; the Half Dome Trail offers hiking at its best.

 
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
5 miles away
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dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park
9 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...

Current weather conditions at Starr King Lake, Central Sierra Nevada, Mariposa County, California
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Local climate location: CHERRY VALLEY DAM 8 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.7175
Longitude: -119.5092

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These outdoors activities are available near Starr King Lake.
 Hotels Near Starr King Lake:
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park, 5 miles away
dnc -- Wawona Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 9 miles away
Yosemite Lodge at the Falls, Yosemite National Park, 9 miles away
dnc -- Housekeeping Camp, Yosemite National Park, 9 miles away
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Starr King Lake:
Upper Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 4 miles away
North Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 4 miles away
Lower Pines Campground, Mariposa County, 4 miles away
Upper River Campground, Mariposa County, 5 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Starr King Lake:
Half Dome Trail, Mariposa County, 2 miles away
       11.6 hiking miles, 5142 feet elevation difference
Clouds Rest Trail, Mariposa County, 2 miles away
       18.8 hiking miles, 6803 feet elevation difference
Mist Trail, Mariposa County, 2 miles away
       2.8 hiking miles, 1214 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Starr King Lake:
Badger Pass, California, 11 miles away
      800 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Starr King Lake:
Tenaya Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 5 miles away
      Class V - 1 miles long (Super Slide)
Yosemite Creek, Mariposa CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Tioga Pass Road to Yosemite Falls)
Merced River - South Fork, Mariposa CountyCounty, 10 miles away
      Class V+ - 16 miles long (Upper)
 National Parks Near Starr King Lake:
Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 13 miles away
Devils Postpile National Monument, Mammoth Lakes - CA, 54 miles away
 Lakes Near Starr King Lake:
Lost Lake, Mariposa CountyCounty, 2 miles away
Emerald Pool, Mariposa CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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