Lake of the Pines, California

Reservoir

A private reservoir and residential community in California's Sierra foothills, Lake of the Pines offers boating, swimming, walking trails, and seasonal community events rather than formal tourist infrastructure.

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Lake of the Pines, California essentials

Address: Lake of the Pines, Nevada County, California (private community)
Admission: Private community lake; access restricted to residents and guests
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Lake of the Pines, California

Access is determined by private community rules. Summers are warm and busiest; check access before planning a visit.

Summer
June-September · 20-34°C (68-93°F)
Warm, dry and the most active season for residents; lake activities are busiest.
Spring/Autumn
April-May, October · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Pleasant and less busy; wildflowers in spring.

Weather & Climate near Lake of the Pines, California

Climate

Lake of the Pines, California's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1003 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 40 Good
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - 2° - 12° 5° 181 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
February - 4° - 14° 8° 154 mm - - 2.7 m/s - -
March - 5° - 16° 11° 159 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
April - 7° - 20° 13° 74 mm - - 3.2 m/s - -
May - 10° - 24° 17° 23 mm - - 3.3 m/s - -
June - 13° - 29° 21° 10 mm - - 3.4 m/s - -
July - 16° - 33° 24° 3 mm - - 3.1 m/s - -
August - 15° - 33° 24° 5 mm - - 2.9 m/s - -
September - 13° - 30° 21° 19 mm - - 2.6 m/s - -
October - 9° - 24° 17° 62 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
November - 5° - 16° 10° 158 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
December - 2° - 12° 5° 155 mm - - 2.3 m/s - -
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Lake of the Pines, California

Located in Nevada County near Grass Valley/Auburn area. Access is via private-community entrances; visitors need guest authorization from a resident or property manager. Nearest public roads include Deer Valley Road and Posey Canyon Road.

Tips for Visiting Lake of the Pines, California

  • Confirm access before traveling - Lake of the Pines is within a gated community and generally not open to the public.
  • If invited as a guest, use the municipal office at the community gate for directions and any parking rules.
  • Nearby Auburn and Grass Valley have public parks and trails if the lake itself is off-limits.