With the success of last year's trip, we'd like to continue the tradition and host the second annual June Lake event. If you missed out on last years event, this is one event you do not want to miss!
Event: June Lake 2007
Dates: August 18-21, 2007
Camp Site: Oh Ridge
Area Information
If you'd like to learn more about the June Lake area, accommodations, activities, etc, take a look at the June Lake Chamber of Commerce's website
Camp Site Directions
350 miles north of Los Angeles and 150 miles south of Reno, take US 395 to its southern junction with Highway 158. Take 158 1 mile. Turn right on North Shore Drive. Go approximately 1 mile, turn left on Pine Cliff Road. Go 1/2 mile to entrance of campground.
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Campsite Map and Reservations
Make your reservations early. Reserve your spot at this weblink. Please try to reserve your spots near the south part of the complex, as the view of the lake is much nicer. We were told that Duck and Squirrel loops provided the best views. However, feel free to make your reservations anywhere you please inside of the Oh Ridge campground.
Attendees will be camped here:
Squirrel #41 - Reggie +?A +?C (reggie 00 - 4runner) - (Thurs - Tues)
Squirrel #44 - Chris +1A +1C (Slosurfer - Tacoma) - (Fri - Tues)
Squirrel #45 - Jenn +1A +1C (JnJ - 4runner + Tundra) - (Fri - Tues)
Squirrel #46 - Bob +1A (bob98sr5 - 98 4runner SR5 4x4) - (Fri 1pm - Mon)
Squirrel #47 - Dining Spot
Squirrel #48 - Lance +7A (Good Times - Accord! + Pathfinder + dunno!) - (Fri 11pm - Sun)
Squirrel #51 - AVAILABLE
Pot Luck List:
Lance (+1) - Pasta
Lance's Friend (+1) - ?
Lance's other Friend (+1) - ?
Lance's other other friend (+1) - ?
Bob (+1) - churros
Reggie (+1) - ?
Chris (+1) - potatoes
Jenn (+2) - brownies
Lodging Information
For those of you who wish to stay indoors, here is a link to a list of hotels, lodges, etc from the June Lake Chamber of Commerce. We will leave those who take this route to choose their own accommodations.
What to Expect
The Oh Ridge campground has communal flush bathrooms and running water. Tap water can be had at faucets around camp and it actually tastes pretty good. Please don't do dishes or clean fish at the faucet, bring a bucket or a water container and fill it up and bring it back to the campsite. Showers are available at the general store for a small fee.
Weather in the Sierras can be unpredictable; it's the nature of the high desert mountains. It can be 80 degrees one minute and showering the next minute. ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR THUNDER SHOWERS. It probably won't rain, but it would suck to be caught without rain clothes. Day time temperatures will be in the 80s, night time temperatures will be in the 50s.
During the day it can get windy, especially in at the camp site and on Lake Crawley. While you don't need to stake down your tent, you do need to put heavy items at the corners so it doesn't blow away. Tents have been known to fly across the campground when the owners were gone.
Altitudes will range from 6500 feet up to 10,000 feet. At these altitudes there is very little atmosphere to protect you from the sun, so you will most likely get sunburned. Always wear a hat and sunscreen. Long sleeve shirts are nice too, but can get hot.
Mosquitoes can be a problem in some areas, be sure to bring insect repellent. DEET is the best, you can decide on what percentage you want to use. Don't forget about your dog too, they can get eaten alive out there. Check with your vet about insect repellent for pets.
Bears are occasionally seen and while not as bad as Yosemite, can destroy your truck or campsite getting to food. Bear boxes are provided at the campsite so please use them. That includes make up, toothpaste, candy wrappers, soda cans, etc. Usually bears can be scared away by banging pots and pans together.
The destinations are spread out up and down 395. Normally you can expect to drive 1 hour north or south of June Lake to get to the farthest lakes. Be prepared to spend money on gas as it is very expensive up there. Generally, gas is cheapest in the town of Bishop, so fill up there if you can. The next cheapest is in the town of Mammoth.
The town of Mammoth (20-25 minutes south of June Lake) is a fairly large ski town so you can have all the creature comforts such as a grocery store and restaurants.