The Best Camping in Bear Valley

Lake Alpine and Duck Lake Loop is a 14.8 kilometer moderately trafficked loop trail located near Arnold, California.

The trail to Wheeler Lake begins at the Woodchuck Basin Trailhead. This trailhead is located a little over a mile east of Lake Alpine on Highway 4. The trail starts off relatively flat and winds through forests and meadows, taking you into the Mokelumne Wilderness. Time it right and you'll be met...

Wheeler Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Markleeville, California.

Bull Run Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Markleeville, California.

The hike to Bull Run Lake is about 7.8 miles, roundtrip, and begins at the Stanislaus Meadows Trailhead, located about 10 miles West of Ebbetts Pass. There is plenty of parking near the trailhead, off of the South side of CA 4. The trailhead GPS coordinates are: N38 30.376' / W119 56/617'Once you...

Mokelumne River to Deer Creek via Hermit Valley Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Markleeville, California.

Getting There Take 108 to Pinecrest Lake to pick up a free backcountry permit at the Summit Ranger Station. (If you reach Strawberry you've gone too far.) Continue past Beardsley Lake to Clark's Fork Road on the left. Cross two bridges and Forest Route 6N06 will take you to the trailhead (County ...

Twin Lake and Meadow Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Markleeville, California.

Dardanelles Pack Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Pinecrest, California.

Deadwood Peak and Upper Blue Lake is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Markleeville, California.

It is a 6 mile hike to Grouse Lake. You begin at the trailhead which is right by the Upper Blue Lake Camp Ground. Park in the dirt parking area and then cross the metal footbridge, and you will see the trailhead marker on your left.The trail takes you into the Mokelumne Wilderness. Follow the tra...

Highland Lakes - Arnot Creek Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Markleeville, California.

Hiram Meadow Via Highland Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Markleeville, California.

Upper Highland Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Markleeville, California.

Lower Highland Lake Loop is an out-and-back trail that is moderately difficult located near Markleeville, California.

This fantastic camping or chilling spot has beautiful granite pools and slides of all sizes. The area consists of a river flowing over a granite slab creating pools some of which are over ten feet deep. The water cascades down the granite in small water falls. The area is located next to Silver L...