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Notable lake · Tuolumne, California

Upper Gaylor Lake

Upper Gaylor Lake is a lake in Tuolumne, California.

Upper Gaylor 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 Upper Gaylor 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 Upper Gaylor Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 37.92253, -119.26720. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Upper Gaylor Lake full? Are the gates open?

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

    What is the best time to visit Upper Gaylor Lake?

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

    What are the places to visit near Upper Gaylor Lake?

    Nearby: Tioga Lake (lake, 2 km), Tioga Pass (viewpoint, 2 km), Dana Meadows (sanctuary, 3 km), Harvey Monroe Hall Research Natural Area (sanctuary, 6 km), Dana Glacier (viewpoint, 6 km), Alpine Lake (lake, 7 km).

    Is Upper Gaylor Lake worth visiting?

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