Beardsley Lake from the dam road, with sun in my eyes!
Visited on October 2, 2017 on my journey from Sacramento to Owens Valley Conservation Camp near Bishop, CA to proctor a Drinking Water Operator Exam. Beardsley Lake is a 650 acre alpine lake located in the Sierra Mountains northeast of Sonora, CA off of Highway 108. Beardsley Reservoir is located in a steep rocky canyon on the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River, approximately 5 miles downstream from Donnells Reservoir, 7 miles from Highway 108 on Beardsley Road. Beardsley Road is a steep and winding paved route down to the shoreline. Beardsley Reservoir is a quiet and beautiful place in the Stanislaus National Forest. Beardsley Dam was completed in 1957 with a height of 284 feet and a length of 1,000 feet at its crest. It impounds the Middle Fork of the Stanislaus River for hydroelectric power and irrigation water storage. Developed recreation facilities exist at the reservoir which is popular for camping, day use and fishing. The reservoir is open all year with road access subject to winter closure. The end of the boat launch ramp elevation is 3,315 feet above sea level.
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