Lower Bear River Reservoir, Eldorado National Forest

Name: Lower Bear River Reservoir
Address: Eldorado National Forest, United States

#19 among attractions in Eldorado National Forest

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Facts and practical information

Lower Bear River Reservoir in Pioneer, California is created by its own dam, the Lower Bear River Reservoir Dam, and is owned by PG&E. The reservoir lies at 5,800 feet above sea level and covers 727 acres. ()

Coordinates: 38°32'41"N, 120°14'31"W

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Eldorado National Forest United States

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Lower Bear River Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Salt Springs Reservoir, Bear River Dam, Calaveras Dome.

3.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Salt Springs Reservoir, Eldorado National Forest
90 min walk • Salt Springs Reservoir is a reservoir in the eastern portions of Amador County and Calaveras County of California in the Sierra Nevada about 30 miles east-northeast of Jackson.
1.7 miNE
Dam
Bear River Dam, Eldorado National Forest
43 min walk • Bear River Dam is a dam in Amador County, California, due east of Sacramento. The rockfill dam was constructed in 1900 with a height of 83 feet, and a length of 748 feet at its crest. It impounds the Bear River for hydroelectric power generation and municipal water supply.
4 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Calaveras Dome, Stanislaus National Forest
103 min walk • Calaveras Dome is a Granite dome in Northern California best known as a rock climbing venue. Climbing was active from the 1950s on with a revival during the 70's and 80's. Several dedicated climbers actively developed new routes.

Lower Bear River Reservoir, Eldorado National Forest

Facts and practical information

Lower Bear River Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Salt Springs Reservoir, Eldorado National Forest

Bear River Dam, Eldorado National Forest

Calaveras Dome, Stanislaus National Forest