Yosemite National Park: Lake
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Mirror Lake
Nestled in the heart of Yosemite National Park, Mirror Lake is a serene and picturesque body of water that offers a tranquil retreat from the bustle of city life. This small, seasonal lake is known for its crystal-clear reflections of the surrounding cliffs, including...
Tenaya Lake
Glacial lake with fishing and boating Tenaya Lake is an alpine lake in Yosemite National Park, located between Yosemite Valley and Tuolumne Meadows. The surface of Tenaya Lake has an elevation of 8,150 feet.
Tioga Lake
Tioga Lake is a small glacial lake in the Inyo National Forest of Mono County, California, about two miles north of the Tioga Pass entrance to Yosemite National Park. The lake bed is alongside State Route 120 in the Sierra Nevada of California.
Ostrander Lake
Ostrander Lake is located in Yosemite National Park, approximately 10 miles south of Yosemite Valley and 10 miles east of the Badger Pass Ski Area, at an elevation of 8,500 feet.
May Lake
May Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, as well as a High Sierra Camp where backpackers can stay in tent cabins located near the lake. There are eight cabins that accommodate a total of thirty six guests. The hike...
Young Lakes
Young Lakes are three lakes, north of Tuolumne Meadows, in Yosemite National Park, California.
Kibbie Lake
Kibbie Lake lies in the remote north-west portion of Yosemite National Park in the United States. It is accessible only to hikers and equestrians. It is the largest non-artificial lake in the national park.
Dog Lake
Dog Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park. It is a shallow but very cold lake, which is good for water sports. It is near to Dog Dome, is north, of Lembert Dome, and south, of Ragged Peak.
Lake Eleanor
Lake Eleanor is a reservoir located in the northwestern backcountry of Yosemite National Park at an altitude of 4,657 feet. The reservoir has a capacity of 26,100 acre feet and a surface area of 953 acres.
Lake Vernon
Lake Vernon is located in the Tiltill Valley in the northern sector of Yosemite National Park just north of Hetch Hetchy Valley. The surface elevation of the lake is 6,568 ft. Due to the remote location of the lake, it is usually only accessed as a backpacking destination.
Budd Lake
Budd Lake is a lake in the Tuolumne Meadows region of Yosemite National Park, United States. Budd Lake is the source of Budd Creek. Budd Lake was named for James Budd, 19th Governor of California.
Cathedral Lakes
The Cathedral Lakes are two lakes located In Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California. The lakes are situated 1.6 km southwest of Cathedral Peak and 3.2 km east-northeast of Tenaya Lake; Tresidder Peak is also near.
Flora Lake
Flora Lake is a remote lake located in the northern environs of Yosemite National Park, California, United States. The lake is located in a rugged environment that is only accessible to intrepid hikers.
Breeze Lake
Breeze Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, United States. Breeze Lake was named for William F. Breeze for his assistance in creating a map of the area.
Ardeth Lake
Ardeth Lake is a lake in Tuolumne County, California, in the United States. Ardeth Lake was named for a Yosemite ranger's wife.
Boothe Lake
Boothe Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, United States. Boothe Lake was named in honor of Clyde Boothe, a park ranger.
Boundary Lake
Boundary Lake is a lake in Tuolumne County, California, in the United States. Boundary Lake was likely named from its location at the edge of Yosemite National Park.
Bernice Lake
Bernice Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, United States. Bernice Lake was named for the wife of a park official.
Arndt Lake
Arndt Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, in California. Arndt Lake was named for Alvin Arndt, of the U.S. Army.
Bingaman Lake
Bingaman Lake is a lake in Tuolumne County, California, in the United States. Bingaman Lake was named for John W. Bingaman, a park ranger who stocked the lake with fish in exchange for the naming rights. The lake is below Kuna Crest and Kuna Peak.
Babcock Lake
Babcock Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park of California. Babcock Lake was named for John P. Babcock, a state wildlife official.
Benson Lake
Benson Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, United States. Benson Lake was named for Harry Coupland Benson, a Yosemite National Park official. Benson Lake has a surface elevation of 2310m. It is located just 700m down a spur trail from the Pacific Crest Trail and has a broad, sandy beach.
Branigan Lake
Branigan Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, California. Branigan Lake was named in the 1890s for a member of the military.
Avonelle Lake
Avonelle Lake is a lake in Tuolumne County, California, in the United States. Avonelle Lake was named for the daughter of a Yellowstone National Park ranger.
Adair Lake
Adair Lake is a lake within the backcountry of Yosemite National Park, in the Sierra Nevada, Madera County, California. Adair Lake was named for Charles F. Adair, who stocked the lake with trout in exchange for the naming rights.
Big Island Lake
Big Island Lake is a lake in Yosemite National Park, United States. Big Island Lake was named from the large lake island it contains.