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Upper Velma Lake

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Upper Velma Lake

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  • Location: El Dorado County, California, United States

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    October 18, 2025

    Upper Velma Lake is a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by pine forests and large, flat, open boulders. There is a lot of dispersed camping along its edges, and on clear nights, the stars shine brightly and are reflected in the calm waters.

    January 19, 2022

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    It is a superb alpine lake, sublimated by the presence of the beautiful granite rocks that surround it.
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