Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)

Lake Tahoe & Sierra

Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)

Lake Tahoe & Sierra

About this campsite

Overview

Union Reservoir is set in a granite basin with expansive mountain views. The reservoir has lots of small islands and is kept mostly full. The Union West campground is adjacent to the reservoir, nestled in red fir and lodgepole pine forest.

Location

Union West - Union Reservoir (Stanislaus NF)•CA

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Weather Forecast

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THU🌤️

14° / 4°

💧 5%

FRI☀️

19° / 4°

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SAT🌤️

24° / 7°

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SUN🌦️

22° / 9°

💧 1%

MON☁️

23° / 9°

💧 4%

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(Lake Alpine) Backpackers

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