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Elevation 4,050 ft.
This small, privately
owned lake in vibrant, young forrested landscape maintains its level better
than most reservoirs, and has has easy access and gentle shores.
DIRECTIONS:
From Foresthill follow the
Foresthill Divide Road east for 7 miles, then turn left on Sugar Pine Road
#10. Follow signs and turn right on Road # 24. Continue to signed intersection,
then turn right on Big Reservoir access road # 24-21.
ACTIVITIES: Camping (Best)
Morning Star Lake Campground:
100 individual and 2-group campsites. No hookups, but fire rings, BBQs,
and hot showers included with the camping fee. Small store. Swimming beach.
FISHING (Best)
Privately operated, not
stocked by California Department Fish & Game, but rainbows regularly
stocked by operator. CA fishing license not required, but purchase permit
at campground office. Rainbows, black bass, and catfish.
Day-use fees.
BOATING (Good)
Non-powered boats only;
exception: electric motors are permitted. Undeveloped ramp; car-top launching
best.
NEARBY CAMPGROUNDS:
Forbes Creek Group Campground:
Giant Gap Campground
Parker Flat ORV Campground
Shirttail Creek Campground
Sugar Pine Staging Area
NEARBY COMMUNITY: Foresthill
RESERVATIONS -
Morning Star Resort (530) 367-2129 |
