Union Reservoir and the adjoining Utica
Reservoir are set in Sierra granite at 6,850
feet. Union Reservoir is an outdoor paradise
of fresh blue water, awe-inspiring scenery,
excellent hiking trails, first-class
dispersed walk-in campsites around the
reservoir. There are a few islands that you
can camp on which offer excellent boat-in
camping opportunities.
Whether you visit for a day, a weekend, or
an extended stay, Union Reservoir will
provide you with ample paddling
opportunities to enjoy along with beautiful
scenery in a peaceful atmosphere. All the
ingredients for a perfect paddling outing
can be found at Union Reservoir.
Kayak angling in Union Reservoir is said to
be consistently good from year-to-year,
making it a very popular fishing destination
for anglers seeking eagle and rainbow trout.
Union Reservoir provides the better fishing
than Utica Reservoir, since it is stocked
with 10 to 12 inch Rainbow and eagle lake
trout each summer by the Department of Fish
and Game, while Utica Reservoir is not.
Union Reservoir is also stocked with kokanee
salmon fingerlings.
Union Reservoir can be paddled as a day trip
by a strong paddler. Recreational
activities
include swimming, SUP Paddling, canoeing,
kayaking, bird watching, and miles of hiking
trails. Power boats are not allowed on this
reservoir.
Whether
you enjoy a leisurely
paddle or casting out
a hook, Union Reservoir has it all. If
adventure is your passion, this destination
is a “must see”. The unspoiled natural
wonders of Union Reservoir are waiting for
you!
Map of Union Reservoir
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