Notable lake · Marin, California
Upper Estero Dam
Upper Estero Dam is a lake in Marin, California.
Upper Estero Dam: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Upper Estero Dam
Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Upper Estero Dam — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 38.06344, -122.89660. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Upper Estero Dam
- Point Reyes National Seashore · sanctuary · Marin · ~4 km · Must-see
- Abbotts Lagoon · lake · Marin · ~10 km · Must-see
- Nicasio Dam · lake · Marin · ~16 km · Must-see
- Point Reyes · beach · Marin · ~17 km · Must-see
- Point Reyes Lighthouse · beach · Marin · ~17 km · Must-see
- Soulajule Dam · lake · Marin · ~18 km · Must-see
- Pelican Lake · lake · Marin · ~21 km · Must-see
- Bass Lake · lake · Marin · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kent Lake · lake · Marin · ~25 km · Must-see
- Copper Mine Gulch · viewpoint · Marin · ~26 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lake · lake · Marin · ~26 km · Must-see
- San Geronimo Commons · viewpoint · Marin · ~27 km · Must-see
- Wilkins Gulch · viewpoint · Marin · ~28 km · Must-see
- Pike County Gulch · viewpoint · Marin · ~29 km · Must-see
- Estero de San Antonio · sanctuary · Marin · ~30 km · Must-see
- Martin Griffin Preserve · sanctuary · Marin · ~30 km · Must-see
- Bolinas Lagoon Preserve · sanctuary · Marin · ~31 km · Must-see
- Bodega Bay · beach · Marin · ~32 km · Must-see
Other lakes, dams & reservoirs near Upper Estero Dam
- Abbotts Lagoon · lake · Marin · ~10 km · Must-see
- Nicasio Dam · lake · Marin · ~16 km · Must-see
- Soulajule Dam · lake · Marin · ~18 km · Must-see
- Pelican Lake · lake · Marin · ~21 km · Must-see
- Bass Lake · lake · Marin · ~21 km · Must-see
- Kent Lake · lake · Marin · ~25 km · Must-see
- Laguna Lake · lake · Marin · ~26 km · Must-see
- Bon Tempe Lake · lake · Marin · ~35 km · Must-see
- Lake Lagunitas · lake · Marin · ~37 km · Must-see
- Tolay Lake · lake · Sonoma · ~46 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
Is Upper Estero Dam full? Are the gates open?
No visitor has reported the water level status for Upper Estero Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Upper Estero Dam?
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Upper Estero Dam?
Nearby: Point Reyes National Seashore (sanctuary, 4 km), Abbotts Lagoon (lake, 10 km), Nicasio Dam (lake, 16 km), Point Reyes (beach, 17 km), Point Reyes Lighthouse (beach, 17 km), Soulajule Dam (lake, 18 km).
Is Upper Estero Dam worth visiting?
Upper Estero Dam is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.