Juanita Lake Picnic Site
Area Status: Open
For day trips to Juanita Lake a lovely picnic area under the trees with day use parking is provided.
At a Glance
Fees: | No fee |
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Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | Dogs on leash only. |
Closest Towns: | Macdoel |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: From I-5 at Weed, CA travel northeast on State Hwy 97 approx 35 miles Ball Mtn Road. Turn west (left) on Ball Mtn Road approx 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and Campground. From the North, traveling south on Hwy. 97, turn west (right) approximately 3.8 miles south of the town of Macdoel on the Ball Mtn. Road approx 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and Campground.Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Juanita Lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities. There are day use and picnic sites available and ample parking. Do not park in the campground. The 55 acre lake is regularly stocked with trout and has a bass and catfish population. There is a 1.5 mile paved, barrier free trail that circles the lake with 2 fishing jetties for easy access to the lake.Fishing Platform | Yes |
Cleaning Station | Yes, by the boat ramp |
Accessible Platform | Yes |
Water Temperature | cold |
Water/Flow Level | Lake level remains fairly constant all season. Water temperature stays very cold all summer. |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Day Hiking
For day hikes there is a paved 1.5 mile barrier free trail that circles Juanita Lake. For the more ambitious hiker, there is a 6 mile hike with a 2,700 foot elevation gain climbing up to Ball Mountain Lookout.Fire Information | A current California Campfire Permit is required to use a camp stove, barbecue or have a campfire outside the developed campground. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Inquire at the Ranger Station before having a fire. |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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Viewing Wildlife
A good area for riparian wildlife along the lake shore and forest birding. Some small mammals frequent the picnic area.Interpretive Areas
Picnicking
For day trips to Juanita Lake a lovely picnic area under the trees with day use parking is provided.Reservation Info | Reservations not available. All sites are first come, first served. |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Swimming
Swimming, wading and water play off the shoreline at Juanita Lake.Clothing Requirements | Swimming attire required. |
Water Temperature | Water is cold melted snow. |
Water/Flow Level | Lake level remains fairly constant all season. Water temperature stays very cold all summer. |
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Tubing
Tubing, wading and water play off the shoreline on Juanita Lake. BEWARE: Wind can carry tubes away from shore and into deep water very quickly!Water/Flow Level | Lake level remains fairly constant all season. Water temperature stays very cold all summer. |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
For winter activities at Juanita Lake, access to the lake is mainly by snowmobile, cross country skis or snowshoes.
Warming Shelters | None |
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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