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Notable lake · Mono, California

Ellery Lake

Ellery Lake is a lake in Mono, California.

Ellery 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 Ellery 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 Ellery Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.93665, -119.23784. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Ellery Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Ellery Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Ellery Lake?

    Nearby: Tioga Lake (lake, 2 km), Tioga Pass (viewpoint, 4 km), Dana Meadows (sanctuary, 5 km), Dana Glacier (viewpoint, 5 km), Lee Vining Peak (viewpoint, 7 km), Harvey Monroe Hall Research Natural Area (sanctuary, 7 km).

    Is Ellery Lake worth visiting?

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