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Desolation Lake can be found on the Pyramid Peak USGS quad topo map. Desolation Lake is a lake in El Dorado County in the state of California. The latitude and longitude coordinates for this lake are 38.8469, -120.1266 and the altitude is 7989 feet (2435 meters). Anyone interested in fishing Desolation Lake should consult with local guides and resources before heading out to fish. Anglers who have fished Desolation Lake are invited to submit reviews of the lake. Tell us when you went, what you caught, how the experience ranked overall. Thanks for your reviews, they help to make Fishing Works the best website for anglers.
Feature Type: Lake
Latitude: 38.8469
Longitude: -120.1266
Elevation: 7989 ft (2435 m)
Locator Map - Desolation Lake
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Local Weather
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Sunday:
High: --°F - Low: 30°F
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Clear...breezy. Lows 25 to 35 higher elevations...33 to 43 lower elevations. Local northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
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Monday:
High: 62°F - Low: 40°F
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Sunny. Highs 52 to 62 higher elevations...63 to 73 lower elevations. Local east winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
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Tuesday:
High: 70°F - Low: 47°F
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Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 60 to 70 higher elevations...69 to 79 lower elevations. Local east winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the morning.
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Wednesday:
High: 74°F - Low: 45°F
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Mostly sunny. Highs 64 to 74.
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Thursday:
High: 75°F - Low: 46°F
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Mostly clear. Highs 65 to 75. Lows 41 to 51.
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Friday:
High: 74°F - Low: 43°F
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Sunny. Highs 64 to 74.
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Saturday:
High: 71°F - Low: 43°F
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Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 61 to 71.
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Nearby Trails
Echo Lakes to Lake of the Woods & Ropi Lake Trail (Distance: 0.5 mi)
Lake of the Woods, with numerous coves, islands, and campsites, is a popular hiking destination accessible by maintained trail. The rest of Desolation Valley beyond Lake of the Woods is one of the mos...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Strawberry, CA - Hiking - length:13 mi
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Horsetail Falls (Distance: 1.2 mi)
Horsetail Falls is a spectacular sight. The snowy cascade, spilling from cliffs that form the eastward rampart of a narrowing valley, beckons from the grand granite slabs of the trail, from the clear ...
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From the guidebook "Best Easy Day Hikes: Lake Tahoe"
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South Lake Tahoe, CA - Hiking - length:2.4 mi
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Grass Lake (Distance: 1.3 mi)
Water, water everywhere: two lakes, two waterfalls, and three creek crossings … and in early season, or during heavy snow years, the trail itself may even be half submerged in flowing snowmelt. The st...
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From the guidebook "Best Easy Day Hikes: Lake Tahoe"
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South Lake Tahoe, CA - Hiking - length:5 mi
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Echo Lakes to Lake Aloha Trail (Distance: 1.4 mi)
This section of the famed Pacific Crest Trail is one of the most popular routes into the heart of Desolation Wilderness. The relatively high-elevation start, coupled with the ability to shave off 2.5 ...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Strawberry, CA - Hiking - length:12.6 mi
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Echo Lakes to Tamarack, Ralston & Cagwin Lakes Trail (Distance: 2.1 mi)
With a boat ride on Echo Lakes Chalet’s water taxi across Lower and Upper Echo lakes, you can easily access a cozy basin holding three delightful lakes tucked into the southeast corner of Desolation W...
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From the guidebook "Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe"
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Meyers, CA - Hiking - length:9 mi
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Nearby Hotels
Best Tahoe West Inn (Distance: 6 mi)
Featured within the Northern California/Nevada AAA Tourbook, the Best Tahoe West Inn is an appealing and comfortable Tahoe style Inn. Conveniently located two blocks from exciting Nevada casinos with...
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4107 Pine Blvd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price from: $73.27
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Fantasy Inn And Wedding Chapel (Distance: 6 mi)
Fantasy Inn is Lake Tahoe's most Romantic Theme Suite Inn and Wedding Chapel, voted Best of Tahoe for Really Romantic Evening. The Inn is located in central South Lake Tahoe close to restaurants, shop...
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3696 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price from: $99.00
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Pine Cone Acre Motel (Distance: 6 mi)
This 22 unit family resort located just off Highway 89 is nestled among tall pine trees in a quiet, park-like setting, with onsite heated pool, picnic area and playground.
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735 Emerald Bay Road
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150-6500
Price from: $85.00
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Apex Inn (Distance: 8 mi)
The Apex Inn South Lake Tahoe, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located in South Lake Tahoe, near Sierra-At-Tahoe ski resort. Besides its scenic beauty, the area hosts some of Nevada's best casinos, Ha...
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1171 Emerald Bay Rd
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Price from: $60.94
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Harvest Inn-St Helena, Napa Valley (Distance: 8 mi)
The Harvest Inn is the perfect setting for a well-deserved getaway in the heart of the Napa Valley. Winding brick pathways through cool redwood groves and 8 acres of beautiful award winning gardens in...
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One Main Street
Saint Helena, CA 94574
Price from: $246.05
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