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Description - Big Reservoir offers OHV trails, mountain biking trails, hiking trails, campgrounds, picnic grounds and fishing. Boating is available on the reservoir as well as beach activities.
Attractions
- Big Reservoir provides camping at the Big Reservoir Campground as well as the privately owned Morning Star Lake Campground. Several miles to the north is the North Fork of the American River, which offers fishing and other river sports, just a hike away. Nearby, to the west is Sugar Pine Reservoir and to the south is Sugar Pine Recreational Area and Parker Flats Recreational Area, which serve as staging areas for OHV trails in the region.
Recreation - Big Reservoir offers OHV trails, mountain biking trails, hiking trails, campgrounds, picnic grounds and fishing. Boating is available on the reservoir as well as beach activities. Climate - The Tahoe generally experiences warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Weather can change rapidly during all seasons of the year. Elevation plays a major role in temperature and precipitation. This precipitation falls mainly from October through April. At higher elevations, it comes mostly in the form of snow. A snow pack from 5-10 feet or more is usually present from December to May at elevations above 6,500 feet. Winter temperatures below zero and summer temperatures above 100 degrees indicate the normal seasonal spread. Clouds can build up during the summer to produce spectacular thunderstorm activity. It is wise to pack for any season with clothing that can be "layered", ready to peel off or add on as the thermometer dictates. Always include some kind of rain gear. Location -
Big Reservoir is located approximately 8.5 miles northeast of Foresthill off of Forest Route #26. Travel northeast on Foresthill Divide Road and turn left onto Forest Route #26 to reach the reservoir. This reservoir is located in the Foresthill Ranger District in the Tahoe National Forest.
LAT: 39.1426775
LONG: -120.7560446
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