California · Lake fishing

Bear Dam Lake

Bear Dam Lake is a 7-acre lake in California, at about 7,346 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Is Bear Dam Lake open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Bear Dam Lake, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Bear Dam Lake

Best months: May–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    43° / 24°

    11 wet

  2. Feb

    44° / 23°

    11 wet

  3. Mar

    46° / 26°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    50° / 29°

    8 wet

  5. May

    56° / 36°

    6 wet

  6. Jun

    66° / 42°

    3 wet

  7. Jul

    74° / 49°

    2 wet

  8. Aug

    74° / 49°

    1 wet

  9. Sep

    68° / 44°

    2 wet

  10. Oct

    58° / 37°

    4 wet

  11. Nov

    49° / 31°

    8 wet

  12. Dec

    44° / 25°

    10 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Huntington Lake, CA, 15.5 mi away at 7,020 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Bear Dam Lake is a 7-acre lake in California, at about 7,346 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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Bishop Pack Outfitters

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Rainbow Pack Outfitters

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Glacier Lodge

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