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Notable lake · San Bernardino, California

Dollar Lake

Dollar Lake is a lake in San Bernardino, California.

Dollar 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 Dollar 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 Dollar Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 34.12265, -116.85292. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dollar Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Dollar Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Dollar Lake?

    Nearby: Jepson Peak (viewpoint, 3 km), San Gorgonio Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km), Anderson Peak (viewpoint, 5 km), Jenk's Lake (lake, 7 km), Santa Ana River Trail (trek, 7 km), Sugarloaf Meadow (viewpoint, 8 km).

    Is Dollar Lake worth visiting?

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