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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