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    Why not stop by El Toro Lake if you're passing through these parts. These mountains rock, just check out all the enjoyable things to do in the Santa Lucia Range. A good place to camp here at El Toro Lake is Laguna Seca Recreation, and Bernardus Lodge is a fine spot to get some rest. During the months of summer at El Toro Lake temperatures are typically in the 70's. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 50's, and after  
   the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at El Toro Lake sink into the 40's. This lake is so wonderful. Going for a hike on the Rattlesnake Creek Trail is always a perfect adventure; a glorious location for whitewater paddling is Carmel River.
Calera Canyon is in the neighborhood of El Toro Lake and is a brilliant spot, and don't forget to take a fine little trip to Harper Creek. In case you don’t mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater
 
               paddling on Little Sur River, and this is a popular place for folks from Salinas. Around El Toro Lake you don’t get a lot of rain; most of the rain falls during January, and the driest of the months is July.
You clearly must adore the Santa Lucia Range. Near El Toro Lake you hit upon the San Clemente Trail which is a glorious hiking trail; lakes are such calm locations, why not go to White Rock Lake. This lake is located in the wonderful Santa Lucia Range. This lake is so wonderful. Mudhen Lake is a great lake near El Toro Lake, and after a long day outdoors Country Garden Inns is a perfect place to spend a night or two.
You'll wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff at El Toro Lake. If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors, just come on down to El Toro Lake. There are delightful places to look at along the Carmel River Trail, and if you're a golfer then a good nearby course is Laguna Seca Golf Club. Camping is available at Saddle Mountain Recreation Park, and swamps are attention-grabbing locations and Laguna Seca near El Toro Lake is no exception.

 
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley
3 miles away
Nestled on verdant acres with stately pines and California oak trees, surrounded by a vineyard and the Santa Lucia mountains rising majestically in the background, Bernardus Lodge is a premier luxury ...

Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley
4 miles away
Nestled in the sunny Santa Lucia Mountains-just minutes from Carmel by the Sea California. Country Garden Inns offers two bed and breakfast inns with European hospitality. Both Hidden Valley Inn and A...

Current weather conditions at El Toro Lake, Santa Lucia Range, Monterey County, California
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Local climate location: MONTEREY 17 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.55667
Longitude: -121.7361

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These outdoors activities are available near El Toro Lake.
 Hotels Near El Toro Lake:
Bernardus Lodge, Carmel Valley, 3 miles away
Country Garden Inns, Carmel Valley, 4 miles away
Comfort Inn Monterey, Monterey, 8 miles away
Ramada Inn, Marina, 8 miles away
Howard Johnson Express Inn, Seaside, 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near El Toro Lake:
Laguna Seca Recreation, Salinas, 7 miles away
Saddle Mountain Recreation Park, Carmel, 7 miles away
Carmel By The River RV Park, Carmel, 7 miles away
Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, Monterey, 8 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near El Toro Lake:
San Clemente Trail, Monterey County, 9 miles away
       7 hiking miles, 714 feet elevation difference
Rattlesnake Creek Trail, Monterey County, 11 miles away
       7 hiking miles, 1350 feet elevation difference
Carmel River Trail, Monterey County, 12 miles away
       29.4 hiking miles, 3023 feet elevation difference
 Whitewater Near El Toro Lake:
Carmel River, Monterey CountyCounty, 8 miles away
      Class II-III(IV) - 10 miles long (Los Padres Reservoir to Carmel Valley)
Little Sur River, Monterey CountyCounty, 14 miles away
      Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Pico Blanco BSouth Carolina to Highway 1)
Big Sur River, Monterey CountyCounty, 17 miles away
      Class II+ - 4 miles long (Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to Motels)
 National Parks Near El Toro Lake:
Pinnacles National Monument, Paicines - CA, 49 miles away
 Golf Courses Near El Toro Lake:
Laguna Seca Golf Club, Monterey, 4 miles away
 Lakes Near El Toro Lake:
Mudhen Lake, Monterey CountyCounty, 4 miles away
White Rock Lake, Monterey CountyCounty, 8 miles away

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