About Mcguire Picnic Site
Located on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir. 10 picnic tables with cooking grills. Day use only. Adjacent to beach and swimming area.
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Mcguire Picnic Site
Olympic Valley, California · Placer County · Facility
Located on the north shore of French Meadows Reservoir. 10 picnic tables with cooking grills. Day use only. Adjacent to beach and swimming area.
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39.12601, -120.42000
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Weather at Mcguire Picnic Site
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
56°/36°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:32 AM ↓ 4:57 PM
Thu
Overcast
66°/41°
🌬 8mph
↑ 6:33 AM ↓ 4:56 PM
Fri
Overcast
67°/40°
🌬 9mph
↑ 6:35 AM ↓ 4:55 PM
Sat
Clear
69°/43°
🌬 9mph
↑ 6:36 AM ↓ 4:54 PM
Sun
Overcast
67°/45°
🌬 7mph
↑ 6:37 AM ↓ 4:53 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to Mcguire Picnic Site
Heading to Mcguire Picnic Site? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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