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Lake Of The Woods
6 mi south of Sierraville, CA · No signal at camp
About Lake Of The Woods
Lake of the Woods is a nice small lake. It can be quite popular especially on weekends. There are approximately 15 camping spots with fire pits and picnic tables situated along the shoreline. There is no piped water available. This lake generally opens later in the spring as it sits at a high elevation and takes longer for winter snows to melt to gain access. Camping is free and on a first come - first served basis. The lake has both public and private property. Fire restrictions may be different depending on where you locate your camp.
- Managed by: Tahoe National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi south of Sierraville, CA · 39.50266, -120.39116
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake of Woods Sp | ATV road | at camp | 0.4 mi |
| FR 7-040-30-04 | ATV road | at camp | |
| Mt. Lola | Horse | 2.9 mi | 6.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is bright, with a little glow low on the horizon.
Class 3 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 13.7 mi
Water fill-up: 19.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Mosquito Meadow Camp 2.4 mi
- Cold Creek 5 mi
- Cottonwood Creek 5.2 mi
- Little Truckee Summit OHV/Snowmobile Staging Area 6 mi
- Lacey Creek 6.2 mi
- Little Lasier Meadows Campground 6.9 mi