Friday, April 27, 2018

Stumpy Meadows Reservoir - El Dorado County, California


Visited on 4/27/2018, Jeff and I loaded up our two chocolate Labradors, Summer and Skye and we traveled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in El Dorado County to visit a few lakes on a nice spring day.  Our fourth and final stop was Stumpy Meadows Reservoir Lake located east of Georgetown, California at an elevation of 4,260 feet above sea level.  This 315 acre lake is in the El Dorado National Forest and is the drinking water source for the Georgetown area.  Visitors can experience the thrill of flat water paddling at this remote mountain reservoir and if you want to paddle in a secluded area with breathtaking scenery, Stumpy Meadows Reservoir is the place to go.  The 5 m.p.h. boat speed limit on the entire reservoir provides superb paddling conditions. This gorgeous natural reservoir nestled in a mountain setting has only one boat launch located on the western shore.  When we visited the Lake was completely full and overflowing into the dam release.  Once I get my kayak I am bringing it to this lake for a test spin!  Great campgrounds are located on the northwestern side of the lake.


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