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Picnic AreaCalifornia, United States

Packer Lake

Picnic Area in California, managed by USDA Forest Service.

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65°F Mostly sunny

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39.6233°, -120.6530°

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Packer Lake is a day-use picnic area for an easy outing — tables, shade and a place to spread out in California, managed by USDA Forest Service.

Come for a few hours: pack a lunch, claim a table, and use it as a base for a short walk or a swim.

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California

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39.62335°, -120.65298°

recreation.gov/day-use-sites/248696 (Official Website)

Current Weather

Updated 10:30 PM

65°F

Mostly sunny

Feels like 72°

Wind

5 mph WNW

Humidity

36%

Visibility

36 mi

UV Index

5

5-Day Forecast

Sun 70° 52°

Mon 75° 53°

Tue 1%77° 54°

Wed 77° 54°

Thu 1%78° 53°

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Added Jun 27, 2026

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