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Notable lake · Alpine, California

Union Dam

Union Dam is a lake in Alpine, California.

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Union 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 Union 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 Union Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.43074, -119.99732. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Union Dam full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Union Dam yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Union Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Union Dam?

    Nearby: New Spicer Meadow Reservoir (lake, 5 km), Lake Alpine (lake, 6 km), Bear Valley (lake, 7 km), Corral Ridge (viewpoint, 11 km), Dardanelles Cone (viewpoint, 14 km), Pacific Grade Summit (viewpoint, 15 km).

    Is Union Dam worth visiting?

    Union Dam is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.