Campground
WOODS LAKE CG
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Campgrounds
About WOODS LAKE CG
Woods Lake Campground is a tent-only campground near the summit of Carson Pass. At 8,200 feet, it is often the last to open each season. Woods Lake offers opportunities for fishing, swimming, paddleboarding, and non-motorized boating such as kayaking. Trails lead from the campground into Mokelumne Wilderness (free day permits required).
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WOODS LAKE CG
Sun & Moon
2:04 PM
Sunrise
7:48 PM
Solar Noon
1:32 AM
Sunset
Golden Hour AM → 2:40 PM
Golden Hour PM ← 12:56 AM
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Waning Crescent
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Live11h 27m of daylight
WOODS LAKE CG
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LiveSep 15 – Oct 15 · Based on historical averages
WOODS LAKE CG
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October — October conditions
LivePrime season: June – August
Nearby Trails
Winnemucca Trail
easy · 1.61 mi · 788 ft gain
Round Top Lake
easy · 2.6 mi · 509 ft gain
WOODS LAKE XC
easy · 0.82 mi · 33 ft gain
Carson Pass to Lake Winnemucca Trail
easy · 1.24 mi · 348 ft gain
Round Top Summit Trail
moderate · 0.62 mi · 767 ft gain
Camp Irene Trail
hard · 4.15 mi · 1149 ft gain
PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
easy · 1.16 mi · 156 ft gain
Carson Emigrant National Recreational Trail
moderate · 2.87 mi · 1590 ft gain