Young America Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Sierra County, California     User input for Young America Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Sierra County, California: C. Baker: Small glacial Lake or tarn. Rockbound; located on the north side and in the shadow of the Sierra Buttes in a spectacular setting. Frozen much of the year. Route in is cross country - no formal trail.  Stocked with golden trout. C. Baker: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Review Guidelines       If you are in this part of California make sure to pay a visit to Young America Lake. This spot, the Northern Sierra Nevada, has so much outdoors fun stuff. Dry warm beds await you at Chalet View Lodge, and get dripping wet paddling on Lavezzola Creek. From a precipitation point of view Young America Lake is a pretty normal place; through January this area sees the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. Going for a hike on the Butcher Ranch Trail       is always a great adventure, and Packer Lake Saddle is a perfect location to stop at. So much cool stuff to do at Young America Lake, so little time. For the period of the warm days of summer highs here at Young America Lake get into the 90's while nighttime lows are commonly in the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Young America Lake. The Northern Sierra Nevada scenery is always beautiful. Just can't get                  enough of Young America Lake. The scenery at Packer Dam close to Young America Lake is wonderful, and whitewater paddling is good on Yuba River - North Fork. Why not camp at Packsaddle Campground if you're here at Young America Lake, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Truckee-Grass Valley here. If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Royal Gorge, and there is a good hiking trail nearby called the Deer Lake Trail. This lake is so wonderful. If you need a site to stay Deer Creek Inn is a fine choice, and the vista of beautiful Sierra Buttes is great. Near Young America Lake you stumble on the Pacific Crest Trail - section 15 which is a nice hiking trail. Lakes are glorious; Dugan Pond is a lake that's in the neighborhood of Young America Lake. This lake is so wonderful. Camping at Young America Lake is great fun, Berger Campground is a great local campground; why not head up to Soda Springs and strap some skis to your feet.   Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle 12 miles away A Luxurious, yet affordable, lodging experience awaits you at Chalet View Lodge ? a stylish getaway to the splendor of the Mohawk Valley. Immerse yourself in spacious, elegant accommodations and pers... Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City 19 miles away Deer Creek Inn is a 150 year old restored Queen Anne Victorian located in the historic Gold Rush town of Nevada City, California. The historic shopping and dining district on Broad Street is only foot... Current weather conditions at Young America Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Sierra County, California Local climate location: QUINCY 6 miles away   Coordinates: Latitude: 39.60111 Longitude: -120.6483 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 Sierra County Lakes Complete list of all lakes in Sierra County Books about Young America Lake List of books available on Amazon.com about Young America Lake, Northern Sierra Nevada, Sierra 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 Young America 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 Young America Lake.   Hotels Near Young America Lake: Chalet View Lodge, Graeagle, 12 miles away Deer Creek Inn, Nevada City, 19 miles away Nevada City Inn, Nevada City, 31 miles away Piety Hill Cottages, Nevada City, 32 miles away Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee, 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Young America Lake: Packsaddle Campground, Sierra County, 1 miles away Berger Campground, Sierra County, 1 miles away Sierra Skies RV Park, Sierra City, 2 miles away Diablo Campground, Sierra County, 2 miles away   Hiking Trails Near Young America Lake: Deer Lake Trail, Sierra County, 2 miles away       3.6 hiking miles, 1145 feet elevation difference Pacific Crest Trail - section 15, County, 4 miles away       109.3 hiking miles, 6884 feet elevation difference Butcher Ranch Trail, Sierra County, 5 miles away       3 hiking miles, 2125 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Young America Lake: Royal Gorge, California, 15 miles away       1600 vertical feet Soda Springs, California, 24 miles away       652 vertical feet Boreal, California, 25 miles away       500 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Young America Lake: Yuba River - North Fork, Sierra CountyCounty, 5 miles away       Class IV-V - 13 miles long (Wild Plum Campground to Downieville) Lavezzola Creek, Sierra CountyCounty, 11 miles away       Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (2nd Divide Bridge to Downieville) Pauley Creek, Sierra CountyCounty, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Second Divide Turnout to Downieville)   Lakes Near Young America Lake: Dugan Pond, Sierra CountyCounty, 1 miles away