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    What a nice lake Starr King Lake is. This lake is one of the great places here in the Central Sierra Nevada. Camping is available at Upper Pines Campground, and most likely you're looking for nearby lakes? Sure, Emerald Pool is just a very short distance away. A great close by hotel is dnc -- Wawona Hotel, and going for a hike on the Mist Trail is always a perfect adventure.
A good deal of rain falls at Starr King Lake; throughout January this area sees the
 
   most rain, and July is when it's the driest. This location, the Central Sierra Nevada, has so much outdoors fun things. On a delightful day you get a panorama of Mount Broderick from Starr King Lake, of course you could also have a look at Lost Lake while you're here; it's not far at all. Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! Starr King Lake is unbeatable! Near Starr King Lake you discover the Clouds Rest Trail which is a pleasant hiking trail; you  
               can run the rapids of Tenaya Creek.
So many enjoyable things to do in the Central Sierra Nevada, not sufficient time. Do pay a visit to Yosemite National Park if you're here at Starr King Lake. Do set aside some time for Starr King Meadow since you're here at Starr King Lake, and Badger Pass has brilliant slopes and a friendly staff. All the outdoors amusing stuff next to Starr King Lake will keep you coming back persistently. There's some flowing water nearby, Sunrise Creek is a stream you can explore while you're here, and a brilliant location for whitewater paddling is Yosemite Creek.
If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Central Sierra Nevada. If you need a location to stay The Ahwahnee is a fine choice, and no need to travel far to check out attention-grabbing stuff like Cascade Cliffs. This lake is so wonderful. If you came for an overnight stay North Pines Campground is a tremendous location to camp, and there is a tremendous hiking trail nearby called the Half Dome Trail. During the warm days of summer at Starr King Lake temperatures are usually in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Starr King Lake sink into the 20's.
This lake is so wonderful. Nevada Fall is a nice local attraction, and nearby Little Yosemite Valley is a great place to go.

 
The Ahwahnee, Yosemite National Park
5 miles away
As a National Historical Landmark and one of the most distinctive resort hotels in North America, The Ahwahnee is well known for its great granite facade, striking beamed ceilings, massive stone heart...

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
Ahwahnee Hotel, Yosemite National Park, 9 miles away
Curry Village, 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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