Salt Springs Reservoir, Eldorado National Forest

Name: Salt Springs Reservoir
Address: Eldorado National Forest, United States

#6 among attractions in Eldorado National Forest

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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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. The reservoir is in the Eldorado National Forest at an elevation of 3,900 feet. ()

Elevation: 3950 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°29'54"N, 120°12'54"W

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Eldorado National Forest United States

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Salt Springs Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bear River Dam, Calaveras Dome.

4.1 miN
Dam
Bear River Dam, Eldorado National Forest
105 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.
1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Cliff
Calaveras Dome, Stanislaus National Forest
26 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.

Salt Springs Reservoir, Eldorado National Forest

Facts and practical information

Salt Springs Reservoir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Bear River Dam, Eldorado National Forest

Calaveras Dome, Stanislaus National Forest