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Notable lake · Madera, California

Red Devil Lake

Red Devil Lake is a lake in Madera, California.

Red Devil Lake: 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 Red Devil Lake

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 Red Devil Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.66478, -119.38820. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Red Devil Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Red Devil Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Red Devil Lake?

    Nearby: Adair Lake (lake, 3 km), Triple Divide Peak (viewpoint, 5 km), Blue Lake Pass (lake, 11 km), Foerster Peak (viewpoint, 11 km), Clark Canyon (viewpoint, 12 km), Blackie Lake (lake, 12 km).

    Is Red Devil Lake worth visiting?

    Red Devil Lake is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.