Independence Lake Campground, Northern Sierra Nevada, California Custom Search   I was at Independence Lake in July and discovered it is closed for the season 2009-2010.  NV Energy is working on a forest restoration project and closed access to the lake for the public's safty. Says Lisa 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 Lakes are good; Independence Lake is a lake that's right next door to Independence Lake Campground, and Tahoe Donner Golf Course is a brilliant golf course close by. Have     a great hiking adventure along the Cottonwood Botanical Trail; a trip to Donner Memorial State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. A pleasant trip to Secret Meadow is a delightful way to spend an afternoon. Some people stay at this campground to go to close by Tahoe National Forest. There are so many enjoyable things near Independence Lake Campground, and when you have spent some time here you will feel completely regenerated. All through the summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Independence Lake Campground while nighttime lows are usually in the 40's. Through the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Independence Lake Campground. Independence Lake Campground is to be found in the Northern Sierra Nevada. This part of California is always a bliss to stop   at during camping season. Independence Lake Campground is a very well esteemed campground by the people of Sierraville. Whohoo, so much exciting stuff in one place! Independence Lake Campground rocks! Take a hike on the Warren Lake Trail; Yuba River - South Fork is a great whitewater spot nearby. Among the things you can do near Independence Lake Campground are hiking, whitewater paddling, playing golf, swimming, and fishing, so you won’t get bored. This campground is a beautiful spot to go to. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Independence Lake Campground; Mount Lola Trail is a brilliant local trail, and wonderful scenery and great skiing is what you get at Tahoe Donner. If spending too much time indoors got you down, No problem at all; Independence Lake Campground in California is such a magnificent place. Having a great time in the Northern Sierra Nevada is painless. There are plenty of people from Sierraville here at Independence Lake Campground, and Truckee River has a good whitewater paddling spot nearby. It is very dehydrated here at Independence Lake Campground typically; throughout the month of January you get the most snow around here, and the driest month of the year is July. This is such a fun spot for a campground. A journey to Tahoe National Forest when you're here at Independence Lake Campground is a magnificent idea, and Independence Lake Campground is right by the Cottonwood Overlook Trail. You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors enjoyable stuff the Northern Sierra Nevada has to offer. In case you don’t mind getting covered with water, you can always go whitewater paddling on Truckee River, and why not take a refreshing hike along the Cottonwood Fisherman Trail. LOCATION AND CONTACT INFO: Coordinates: Latitude: 39.45167 Longitude: -120.2875 Holiday Inn Express TRUCKEE, 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 Cold Creek - Tahoe National Forest, Nevada City , 5 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   Hotels Near Independence Lake Campground: Holiday Inn Express TRUCKEE, 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 Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn, Olympic Valley , 14 miles away Squaw Valley Lodge, Squaw Valley , 14 miles away PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, 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, 625 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 Homewood, California , 21 miles away, 1650 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