lake in ca
watershed: mountain ridge lines dividing two drainage areas; water parting; divide. the region or area drained by a river, stream, or drainage area.
Many Sierra Nevada lakes are considered watersheds, due to the heavy snow pack found in this high elevation region of Cali. To name them all would be ridiculous, since most are in remote Wilderness locales - only accessible by foot or on horseback. Several rare and special ones are accessible by vehicle; 4WD might be required. Camping is sometimes primitive style, but there are a few with awesome small developed Campgrounds, usually run by the National Forest. Be very eco-conscience while visiting such areas and always practice good outdoor ethics in these extremely sensitive environments. Yep, that mean you too!
Lakes in CA are often located inside or next to protected Wilderness areas. The Sierra Nevada ridgeline wilderness lands include: John Muir, Ansel Adams, Desolation, Emigrant, Mokelumne and Yosemite Wilderness. Maps founds here!
Campground Lakes CA
