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Foresthill Ranger District

Quick Facts

Morning Star Lake Picnic Ground

Elevation:	4,000 Feet (1246.9 Meters)
Number of Sites:	N/A

General Description

Morning Star Lake Picnic ground is located on the shores of Big Reservoir. This picnic ground has picnic tables and grills. Boating, camping, hiking and fishing are available from this area.

Directions from Foresthill: Travel west on Foresthill Divide Rd and look for signs for Big Reservoir on the left. Turn left and proceed to the reservoir and picnic ground.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend .

Fee Information

Type	Price	Remarks
Fishing for day users (not camping)	Call for Current Fee
Day use	Call for Current Fee

Current Conditions & Trip Reports

Closed for the winter. Updated: 2005-02-08 12:12:00.0

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Recreation Opportunities

Activity		Remarks	On Site
	Electric Powered & Non-Motorized Boating	Paddle boats are available for rent. Electric or non-motorized boats only allowed on the reservoir.	Yes
	Camping	Camping is available in Morning Star Lake Campground.	Yes
	Fishing	Fishing is available in the reservoir.	Yes
	Hiking & Walking	There are hiking trails near this picnic ground.	Yes
	Lakes & Reservoirs	Big Reservoir	Yes
	Picnicking	Morning Star Lake Picnic Ground	Yes

Related Activities

Big Reservoir Campground - Big Reservoir Campground is located 13 miles northeast of Foresthill at an elevation of 4,000 feet. This campground has 100 campsites with tables and fire rings. Nearby is fishing, a beach and Morning Star Lake Resort.

Morning Star Lake Campground - Morning Star Lake Campground is located on Big Reservoir at an elevation of 4,000 feet. Morning Star Lake Campground has 100 sites with picnic tables, grills and fire rings.