Independence Lake Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California   independence lake is private property. this lake is open to the public from may 31st- sept 30 weather permitting.no access during the winter time. Says robert haug Independence Lake Campground is an old favorite with campers from Sierraville. Independence Lake Campground beyond doubt is in the middle of a lovely outdoors paradise. You're probably interested in lakes, Independence Lake is one of those nearby, and there are good places to look at along the Mount Lola Trail. All through the summer months highs here at Independence Lake Campground     get into the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; through the dark hours in the winter at Independence Lake Campground temperatures drop to the 10's. This campground has so much fun stuff to offer. Get dripping wet paddling on Truckee River, and the Cottonwood Botanical Trail offers hiking at its best. Independence Lake Campground is a brilliant camp ground to use as a base while enjoying the Northern Sierra Nevada. Outdoors folks generally love this segment of California. The great local attractions and the close by outdoors recreation will make you pleased you came. So much fun stuff to do in the Northern Sierra Nevada, not sufficient time. People from Sierraville love to come to Independence Lake Campground, and don't leave Independence Lake Campground   without first going for a hike along the Cottonwood Fisherman Trail. Several folks stay at Independence Lake Campground when they come to have a look at Tahoe National Forest. While you're here at Independence Lake Campground it's a good idea to check out Secret Meadow, and Tahoe National Forest is both magnificent and picturesque. When you're here at Independence Lake Campground it's always fun to take a look at Donner Memorial State Park. Around Independence Lake Campground you don’t get a lot of rain; during January this area sees the most snow; the driest of the months is July. Whitewater paddling is great on Truckee River; perfect hiking is available along the Cottonwood Overlook Trail. Hey, you've been indoors for too long, time to go camping, and Independence Lake Campground in California is such a splendid location. There's more to do close to Independence Lake Campground other than just hanging out such as playing golf, swimming, fishing, hiking, and whitewater paddling, so you won’t run out of things to do. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Northern Sierra Nevada. Tahoe Donner has tremendous slopes and a friendly staff; there's good hiking along the Warren Lake Trail. If you come to this campground, you will have a wonderful time for sure. A golf course in the neighborhood of Independence Lake Campground is Tahoe Donner Golf Course, and if you don't mind getting drenched, you can always go whitewater paddling on Yuba River - South Fork. There's so much to do in the vicinity of Independence Lake Campground, and it is a fun location for everybody. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Coordinates: Latitude: 39.45167 Longitude: -120.2875 Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee 8 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Truckee Hotel is an conveniently located in Truckee, California a recreational paradise, surrounded by lakes and beautiful mountains. We are within minutes to various ski re...    The Inn At Truckee, Truckee 9 miles away AAA rated motel centrally located to all Truckee and North Tahoe's outdoor recreational activities. Just minutes to area ski resorts, lakes, hiking trails and mountian biking. Dining and shopping with... 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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 Independence Lake Campground.   Camp Grounds Near Independence Lake Campground: Sagehen Campground, Nevada County , 2 miles away Sagehen Creek Campground, Nevada County , 3 miles away Sierraville Motel and Trailer Park, Sierraville , 4 miles away Bear Valley Campground, Sierra County , 7 miles away Donner Memorial State Park, Nevada City , 8 miles away Splitrock Campground, Nevada County , 8 miles away Ridge Campground, Nevada County , 8 miles away   Hotels Near Independence Lake Campground: Holiday Inn Express Truckee, Ca, Truckee , 8 miles away The Inn At Truckee, Truckee , 9 miles away Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe-Truckee, CA, Truckee , 10 miles away Best Western Truckee Tahoe Inn, Truckee , 11 miles away Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley , 14 miles away Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley , 14 miles away Resort At Squaw Creek, Olympic Valley , 14 miles away   Trails Near Independence Lake Campground: Mount Lola Trail, Sierra County County , 4 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 2630 feet elevation difference Cottonwood Fisherman Trail, Sierra County County , 5 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 737 feet elevation difference Cottonwood Overlook Trail, Sierra County County , 5 miles away, 1.2 hiking miles, 607 feet elevation difference Warren Lake Trail, Nevada County County , 5 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 2381 feet elevation difference Cottonwood Botanical Trail, Sierra County County , 5 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 274 feet elevation difference Lola Montez Trail, Nevada County County , 10 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 458 feet elevation difference Painted Rock Trail, Placer County County , 12 miles away,  7.4 hiking miles, 1553 feet elevation difference   Ski Areas Near Independence Lake Campground: Tahoe Donner, California , 6 miles away, 600 vertical feet Boreal, California , 8 miles away, 500 vertical feet Donner Ski Ranch, California , 8 miles away, 750 vertical feet Sugar Bowl, California , 8 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Soda Springs, California , 9 miles away, 652 vertical feet Royal Gorge, California , 11 miles away, 1600 vertical feet Squaw Valley, California , 14 miles away, 2850 vertical feet Northstar at Tahoe, California , 15 miles away, 2280 vertical feet Alpine Meadows, California , 16 miles away, 1802 vertical feet Granlibakken, California , 18 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Whitewater Near Independence Lake Campground: Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.2 miles long (Kingvale to Cisco Grove) Truckee River, Placer/ Nevada County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 27 miles long (Alpine Meadows Road to Floriston) Truckee River, Nevada/ Sierra/ Washoe County , 19 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Farad Powerhouse to Verdi) Fordyce Creek, Nevada County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Fordyce Lake to Lake Spaulding) Yuba River - South Fork, Nevada/ Placer County , 22 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 7.5 miles long (Cisco Grove to Spaulding Reservoir)   Golf Courses Near Independence Lake Campground: Tahoe Donner Golf Course, Truckee , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Independence Lake Campground