Utica Reservoir, Northern Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California     User input for Utica Reservoir, Northern Sierra Nevada, Alpine County, California: Dave Mayer: First Canoe trip here back in 1992. Last trip 4th of July 2006. Great lake to kayak.  Last Trip many kayakers.   The road is car accessible but rough in spots.  Campers at boat launch (hand launch only) are often a drunken rowdy group.  Bear warnings now posted but not back in the 1990's. Good fishing.   Lake feeds to Union below.  Do not expect fish there.  DFG is not stocking in 2009.  Lake is lowered most years for power generation. Several  Islands to camp on.  Short off trail hike to Elephant Rock and Summit lakes for die hard trail blazers.  Not far from Spicer Meadows.  Mid week non holidays expect minimal use.  BIGGER SIZE PICTURE HERE Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines       In California there are many beautiful lakes, Utica Reservoir is one of them. A lot of precipitation falls at Utica Reservoir; most of the snow falls through January, and the driest month is July. All year is a splendid time in the Northern Sierra Nevada if you love the outdoors. Really perfect skiing awaits you at Bear Valley, and glide down the rapids of Stanislaus River - Middle Fork in a kayak. Life's too short to enjoy all the exciting things in the Northern       Sierra Nevada. A pleasant tour to Rose Meadow is a magnificent way to spend an afternoon, and let's not forget Duck Creek which is a stream that you may come across while you're here. You could also stop at Lake Alpine since you're here at Utica Reservoir; it's nearby, and Slick Rock is an out of the ordinary location to stop at while at Utica Reservoir. Utica Reservoir is a beautiful lake in the Northern Sierra Nevada. There's just no way anyone can get bored                  here at Utica Reservoir. Paddling on Mokelumne River - North Fork is so much fun, and don't leave Utica Reservoir without first going for a hike along the Charity Valley Trail. The warmest time of the year at Utica Reservoir comes with high temperatures in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Utica Reservoir. Go for a hike on the Emigrant Trail, and you can stay the night at Overflow Campground. This lake is so wonderful. Good hiking is available along the Pacific Crest Trail - section 13. This lake is so wonderful. Kirkwood has fine slopes and a friendly staff, and Lake Alpine Campground is a delightful campground here.   Pine Cone Acre Motel, South Lake Tahoe 24 miles away This 22 unit family resort located just off Highway 89 is nestled among tall pine trees in a quiet, park-like setting, with onsite heated pool, picnic area and playground.... 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California Outdoors Index This is a very comprehensive index of outdoors activities in the great state of California.     These outdoors activities are available near Utica Reservoir.   Hotels Near Utica Reservoir: Pine Cone Acre Motel, South Lake Tahoe, 24 miles away Best Tahoe West Inn, South Lake Tahoe, 24 miles away Fantasy Inn And Wedding Chapel, South Lake Tahoe, 24 miles away Harvest Inn-St Helena, Napa Valley, Saint Helena, 24 miles away Tahoe Valley Lodge, South Lake Tahoe, 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Utica Reservoir: Lake Alpine Campground, Alpine County, 2 miles away Overflow Campground, Alpine County, 2 miles away Pine Marten Campground, Alpine County, 3 miles away Silver Valley Campground, Alpine County, 3 miles away   Hiking Trails Near Utica Reservoir: Emigrant Trail, Alpine County, 2 miles away       1.2 hiking miles, 463 feet elevation difference Charity Valley Trail, Alpine County, 16 miles away       4.5 hiking miles, 2275 feet elevation difference Pacific Crest Trail - section 13, County, 17 miles away       66 hiking miles, 3818 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Utica Reservoir: Bear Valley, California, 4 miles away       1900 vertical feet Kirkwood, California, 13 miles away       2000 vertical feet Dodge Ridge, California, 14 miles away       1600 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Utica Reservoir: Mokelumne River - North Fork, Alpine/ Amador/ Calaveras CountyCounty, 6 miles away       Class V+ - 24.9 miles long (Route 4 Bridge to Salt Springs Reservoir) Stanislaus River - Middle Fork, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 12 miles away       Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Baker Campground to Donnells Lake) Stanislaus River - South Fork, Tuolumne CountyCounty, 17 miles away       Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Highway 108 Bridge to Lyons Reservoir)   National Parks Near Utica Reservoir: Yosemite National Park, Yosemite National Park - CA, 52 miles away   Lakes Near Utica Reservoir: Lake Alpine, Alpine CountyCounty, 2 miles away